Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities

#SILILO - Happy New Month! Together, we can create a society that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Let us make this month count. We wish you a happy month of November!

#SILILO - Happy New Week! Let us continue working together in building a more inclusive and accessible Zambia where every individual can thrive. We wish you a productive week.

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In its path to becoming an employer of choice for persons with disabilities, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is offering 11 internship positions exclusively reserved for candidates with disabilities. For more details, visit the ILO page, or check out on the document shared below for the available links:

Picture Focus: Here are picture highlights of the ‘Through Deaf Eyes’ film documentary screening that was held on the International Day for the Deaf, on the 29th September, 2024, at the Arcades Shopping Mall, NuMetro Cinema, in Lusaka, Zambia. A great moment we had. #sililofoundation #SignLanguageMatters #InclusiveCommunication

Video Focus: Here is a video highlight of the ‘Through Deaf Eyes’ film documentary screening that was held on the International Day for the Deaf, on the 29th September, 2024, at the Arcades Shopping Mall, NuMetro Cinema, in Lusaka, Zambia. A great moment we had. #sililofoundation #SignLanguageMatters #InclusiveCommunication

For Public Release 02nd October, 2024 - The Sililo Foundation would like to extend its gratitude to members of the public for their unwavering support and collaboration in the work that it is doing. In particular, the foundation extends its gratitude for the support it received at the recent event it held at the Arcades Shopping Mall NuMetro Cinema. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your contributions, time, and expertise that have made a significant impact on our mission. Your trust and commitment empower us to continue serving our community with dedication and passion. We appreciate your kindness, and encouragement, your active participation and engagement. The foundation would like to particularly extend its gratitude to Gallaudet University in the United States for providing it with the copyright to screen the movie. The foundation would like to appreciate the following institutions and organisations for attending the ‘Through Deaf Eyes’ film documentary screening at the Arcades Shopping Mall NuMetro Cinema; 1. The Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities 2. Special Olympics Zambia 3. Federation of Sign Language Interpreters and Translators of Zambia (FSLITZ) 4. Zambia Deaf Society 5. Independent Foundation for Deaf and Youth with Disabilities (IFDYD) 6. Deaf Bible Translators of Zambia 7. Njanva Disability Foundation NDF 8. Deaf Society Association 9. Zambia Deaf Culture Tradition 10. Zambia Deaf Women and Girls Empowerment 11. Mulenga Autism Foundation 12. Zambia Albinism Matters Organization 13. Zambia Institute of Special Education 14. Cares foundation 15. ACCC Zambia International and Local organisations represented: 16. Ministry of Community Development 17. Ministry of Education 18. Ministry of Health 19. ⁠The United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (UNRCO) 20. The World Food Programme 21. Southern African Cross Border Traders Association 22. Zambia News and Information Services and other media houses present 23. Legal Aid Initiative 24. Bible Society of Zambia 25. Women for change 26. MarcTina Consultancy 27. Empirical General Enterprise 28. Youth Enabled Zambia 29. AgriEn Network 30. Youth Enabled Zambia 31. The Scientific Initiative for Health and Developed Zambia (SiHDZ) 32. Save Her Dream Foundation 33. Girls safeguarding girls 34. Zambia Institute of Special Education 35. SOS Zambia Institutions of learning represented: 36. The University of Zambia 36. Evelyn Hone College 38. Information Communication University 39. Nkwame Nkrumah University 40. Munali Girls and Boys Secondary School 41. Woodford School Thank you for believing in our cause. For amplifying our message and helping us bridge gaps. We are honoured to have you by our side. Your support has inspired us to strive for excellence. We encourage you to continue supporting our mission because together, we can achieve more. End// The Sililo Foundation

It is a happy new week! Look out for the Sililo Foundation’s appreciation post and some highlights of the movie show it just held on Sunday the 29th, September, 2024. We wish you a productive week ahead!

Finally the countdown is over! The day we have all been waiting for is here. It is today Sunday the 29th September, 2024, at 14hrs. All roads lead to the Arcades Shopping Mall NuMetro Cinema, Lusaka, Zambia! #SililoFoundation #ThroughDeafEyes

01 DAY TO GO! On Sunday the 29th September, 2024, all roads lead to the Arcades Shopping Mall NuMetro Cinema, Lusaka, Zambia! #SililoFoundation #ThroughDeafEyes