DeafKidz International

As we mark #SaferInternetDay 🌐, we face a critical challenge: chronic underfunding of child online protection programs. This gap leaves us vulnerable to both existing and emerging digital threats. The rapid evolution of #AI 🤖 and immersive technologies demands bold, innovative solutions and sustained investments. We urgently call on governments, international financial institutions, and the tech industry to prioritize long-term funding for child online safety in the context of violence prevention and child protection initiatives 🛡️. This includes: 🚑 Investing in frontline responders 🚧 Developing prevention strategies and public health approaches 🔍 Implementing cutting-edge detection technologies. Let’s demand action to close this funding gap and forge a safer digital future for all children. What steps can your organization take to contribute to this crucial cause? 💼 Learn more: 🔗https://lnkd.in/e9Z6w8Zi  #SafeOnline #ChildSafety #TechForGood 

DeafKidz Defenders is now in Kenya! In partnership with Watoto Watch Network and supported by Kenya Society for Deaf Children, we're rolling out the program in five schools across Nairobi 🤟 #childprotection #charity #nonprofit

Founder Steve Crump OBE and Fundraising Manager Dexter Findley are at European Parliament, attending the 2KNOW Conference, discussing innovative strategies to end online sexual violence against children. Deaf children are at even higher risk—we’re here to make sure they are protected. Change starts now. #Brussels #2KNOW #Online #childprotection

At the European Parliament with DeafKidz International for the Project 2Know conference... Advocating to ensure strategies to end sexual violence against children are inclusive of the needs of deaf children... When as a deaf child you're denied access to education, when you're marginalised for being deaf, when you're discriminated against for being deaf, the risk and vulnerability to online sexual violence is real... Lonely, isolated, lacking language - deaf children are susceptible to being groomed on line and to the horrific sexual violence that can result... Through DeafKidz Defenders we're addressing this challenge...

This is Hlengiwe, one of our DeafKidz Defenders Facilitators! Never without a smile, Hlengiwe Delivers our vital programme across South Africa! 🤟 #Charity #meettheteam

Meet Elizabeth, one of our DeafKidz Defenders Facilitators! She works hard to deliver vital skills and knowledge through the DeafKidz Defenders programme in South Africa. #Charity #meettheteam

🆕 Speakers announced! Join To Zero & #SafeFuturesHub for a webinar on February 5 or 6, where we’ll launch bold solutions to end childhood sexual violence. You will get insights from experts, including: ✅ Iain Drennan, Executive Director of WeProtect Global Alliance ✅ Pooja Taparia, Founder and Chief Executive of Arpan NGO  ✅ Sophia Luu, Director of Secrets Worth Sharing ✅ Firzana Redzuan, Founder of Monsters Among Us (MAU) Us ✅ Elizabeth Letourneau, Ph.D., Family Professor in the Department of Mental Health and Director at MOORE | Preventing Child Sexual Abuse at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health ✅ Steve Crump OBE, Founder and Chair of DeafKidz International More speakers to be announced! 🌏 RSVP for the time that works for you! Both sessions will include Spanish, Arabic and French translation. ▪️ Dr. Daniela Ligiero (she/her) Ligiero, CEO of Together for Girls, will host on February 5, 11am EST / 4pm GMT – Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dt73F_XK 👈 ▪️ Dr. Faith Mwangi-Powell, CEO of Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage Brides, will host on February 6, 9am GMT / 2:30pm IST – Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dv7Zx2xS 👈 This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action. Together, we can #EndChildhoodSexualViolence. Together for Girls WeProtect Global Alliance Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)

Meet Althea, our Office Manager at DKI! Althea goes above and beyond the typical office manager role, bringing unmatched energy and keeping our team connected. She’s the glue that keeps us together! #Charity #meettheteam #Nonprofit

Meet Dex, our Fundraising Manager! Dex has been bringing fresh, innovative ideas to DKI and works hard behind the scenes scouting out new funding opportunities, and developing strong proposals to support DKI's work. #Charity #meettheteam #Nonprofit

Meet Pheko, our Lead Trainer at DeafKidz International! Always working with a smile, Pheko plays a key role in training our DeafKidz Defenders facilitators to a high standard. He has recently completed updates to the new DKD Trainer's Manual to support their work. #Charity #meettheteam