Activities

Empowering Change Together

EDSE aims to foster a better world by empowering communities through sustainable solutions

Deaf People

EDSE advocates for Eritrean Deaf members by raising public awareness and ensuring they receive their rightful benefits as European residents. Through this Constitution and our affiliation with the Eritrean European Community, we aim to enhance educational opportunities and promote social and economic well-being

EDSE: Eritrean Deaf Society in Europe

Founded in Geneva on June 30, 2010, the Eritrean Deaf Society in Europe (EDSE), formerly known as the Eritrean National Association of the Deaf in Europe (ENADE) began as a neutral, non-profit organization representing the Eritrean deaf community across Europe. At its second conference in 2013, members renamed the organization to EDSE, and in 2021, after several discussions, EDSE relocated to Leksand, Sweden, for its strategic location in Scandinavia and the EU.

EDSE advocates for equal access, integration, and the use of sign language in public spaces and workplaces, empowering Eritrean deaf individuals in Europe. The society provides sign language interpretation services, ensuring clear communication with families, access to information, and technical support.

Our vision

EDSE aims to leverage Eritrea's professional skills across all sectors, fostering collaboration and contribution within the community

Our Mission

We regularly publish awareness articles about Eritrean Deaf individuals, promote activities for our members, and provide mentoring, networking events, and job opportunities, while maintaining a daily listserv, monthly newsletter, and community service projects

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Discover meaningful opportunities with EDSE board members and members to make a lasting impact, drive change, and help build a brighter future. Volunteer your time, raise awareness, and support our mission of empowerment and transformation.

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Inspiring Stories

Read about the amazing work and impact of our organization through these inspiring stories.

Summer activities

Encourage Deaf children to draw or engage in activities during the holidays, and support hearing CODA children in learning sign language and understanding Deaf culture to connect with their Deaf parents and peers in EDSE while also supporting EriNAD in Eritrea.

Education Initiative

Empowering underprivileged Deaf and CODA children and youth, through learning

Community Deaf Support.

D-deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who lost their hearing

later in life often struggle with identity and connection in Deaf

communities. Teaching them sign language fosters self-confidence and empowerment, enabling meaningful engagement through EDSE and EriNAD in Eritrea.

Sports activities

Deaf adults and CODA children can enjoy a variety of sports activities or use the campus for their vacation.

Activities

Empowering Change

Youth Deaf men or woman Development

Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders Through Education and Mentorship Programs

Community Outreach( shared use )

Fostering strong bonds between EDSE and EriNAD through collaborative projects.

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