Vaani Deaf Children's Foundation

VAANI Deaf Children’s Foundation is a national nonprofit organisation working for over 20 years to ensure that deaf and hard-of-hearing children in India are not left behind. VAANI believes that communication is the key to education, inclusion, and independence, and that every deaf child has the right to be heard.

Our work focuses on early identification, inclusive education, family empowerment, and skill-building, ensuring that deaf children can grow into confident, capable, and contributing members of society.

Mission

To bring language and communication skills into the lives of deaf children and their families thus enabling them to have meaningful conversations between themselves and the world around them.

Vision

VAANI’s VISION is to advocate for the right of every deaf child to a complete life with respect and dignity.

Our Core Programs
Newborn Hearing Screening
We partner with government hospitals and District Early Intervention Centres (DEICS) to screen newborns for hearing loss. Through early detection and intervention, we give children the best chance at developing speech and language skills.
Educational Intervention
We run Sadhan Centres and support schools to provide individualised education, focusing on language development, literacy, numeracy, and mainstream school integration. We empower parents as co-educators, training them to support their child’s learning journey.
Parent & Community Training
We train parents, teachers, community workers, and health professionals to identify and support deaf children effectively. Our workshops help break stigma, build awareness, and foster inclusion. Skill Development & STEM for Deaf Youth
Skill Building
VAANI provides digital literacy, STEM exposure, and vocational training for older deaf children and youth. We aim to equip them with 21st-century skills and career readiness.
Higher Education & Leadership Programs
We offer remedial higher education support and mentoring to prepare them for college, employment, or entrepreneurship. We also nurture deaf youth leaders to become changemakers in their communities.