06 September - Labour - Deaf Hands at Work founder to embark on a "Silent Walk"
In today's show, we heard from Charles Nyakurwa - Social entrepreneur and founder of Deaf Hands at
Work. Deaf Hands at Work provides skills training for deaf South Africans and
helps them find employment. Since September is Deaf Awareness Month, Charles is
planning a massive campaign for the Deaf community that includes workshops in
Masiphumelele and other communitities. Charles is going to be
walking 200km in silence. The “Silent Walk” will begin on Saturday the 8th
of September in Noordhoek. He will host the Deaf Hands at Work workshop in
Masiphumelele, St Dominic School for the Deaf near Wynberg, DeafSA in Claremont , SLEAD (Sign Language
Education and Development) In Woodstock and the Mary Khin School in Observatory. The Second
day of his walk will begin at Noluthando School for the Deaf in
Khayelitsha and from here he will begin a long trek to the De la Bat School for
the Deaf in Worcester . If you would like to
support him or for more information contact him on 073 653 7675 or (021) 785
7737 alternatively
send an email to charlesnyakurwac@gmail.com
or visit www.dhwsa.co.za
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