Visions Ethiopia Academy School for the Deaf: Volunteer Trip Hawassa, Ethiopia
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Visions Ethiopia Academy School for the Deaf: Volunteer Trip Hawassa, Ethiopia
- Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa
About Program
Join Visions Global Empowerment (August 1–13, 2026) for an unforgettable experience volunteering in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Partnering with Visions Ethiopia, you will share your skills with our community of Deaf youth and their families at the Visions Academy School for the Deaf. Engage in youth learning, community education, and health services support (including audiology) while immersing yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of this incredible country.
Our trips are open to everyone regardless of professional background, nationality, age, or ability. Since 2002, over 300 people from a dozen countries have joined our programs. As a nonprofit, we offer high-impact service-learning at a fraction of the cost of comparable programs.
Visions is language-inclusive, providing interpreters for ASL, Ethiopian Sign Language, English, and Amharic. We endeavor to enable equitable inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations for all. Find full details and the application on our website.
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Program Highlights
- Empower Deaf Youth: Support Visions Academy through learning, play, and specialized audiology services.
- Language-Inclusive: Full interpretation provided for ASL, Ethiopian Sign Language, English, and Amharic.
- Southern Gateway: Immerse yourself in the distinct regional hub culture of Hawassa through authentic sightseeing and local community-building
- Accessible to All: We welcome all backgrounds and abilities with a focus on equitable inclusion for everyone.
- Nonprofit Value: High-impact service-learning at a fraction of the cost of commercial volunteer programs.
