Subject: Somali Deaf Requesting

Somali National Association of the Deaf (SONAD) is the national association of Deaf people within and without Somalia. SONAD was formed in Somalia in 2006 in Mogadishu, Somalia. SONAD represents the diverse interests of Deaf Somalis and is the only Ordinary Member for Somalia at the World Federation of the Deaf in Helsinki, Finland.

SONAD represents approximately 100,000 Somali deaf and hard of hearing community in and outside Somalia. Since the time SONAD was formed until today, we have been struggling to work in a hard situation, as being national association of the deaf for Somalia is unbeatable struggling situation; however SONAD was able to achieve a lot of progress including; establishing deaf schools, promoting deaf awareness and encourage integration of Somali deaf community. SONAD works advocates employment for deaf individuals, and fights discrimination against deaf people in work places and educational institutions.

1. Deaf students are = 313, 195 boys, 140 girls
2. Managers are = 2 for Salaries.
3. Teachers = 12 for Salaries.
4. Staffs are = 6, one cleaner, one consultant, two guards and two drivers.
5. One Translator.
6. Full Office Equipment
7. Education Tools and Sewing Machine.
8. Rent for the school.