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Neema Foundation for the Deaf

NEEMA (pronounced Néma, meaning) is a Non-Profit founded in 2017.

We create awareness, advocate for, and empower Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals especially women, youth, and children while ensuring Deaf boys and men are equally supported.

01/06/2026

Did you know you can now access important information directly via WhatsApp? Get updates, resources, and assistance instantly.

To get started, register on our WhatsApp chatbot today by adding the number +27 60 019 1981 to your contact list, text “Hi” via WhatsApp and follow the prompts to register and gain access to;

- Real-time GBV Reporting & Support
- Real-time Social worker/ Psychosocial Booking
- Real-time Family Conflict & Mediation Booking
- Career Opportunity Adverts & Announcement
- Business Opportunity Adverts
- Government Announcement & Programmes in SA Sign Language
- Deaf Related Upcoming Events
- Competitions & Quizzes

And so much more!

27/05/2026

Silence hides pain. Speak up against Gender-Based Violence. Every person deserves safety, dignity, and respect.

25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day!

Today we celebrate history, we celebrate culture, we celebrate unity and the hope for an inclusive Africa. Africas strengthen remains in its diversity and Africa Day reminds us that we remain stronger when no one gets left behind.

18/05/2026

Learning sign language remains one of the key steps to communicating more effectively with our Deaf and Hard-of- Hearing children. That is why access to information and promotion of sign language as a medium of communication remains one of our core organizational focus areas.

14/05/2026

A beautiful throwback to St Vincent’s School for the Deaf performing at the 7th annual &Run in 2023. Moments we love and treasure as we wait for this year’s 10th annual &Run.

06/05/2026

South African Sign Language is the country’s 12th official language, yet access in public services remains inconsistent. True inclusion doesn’t end with recognition — it requires action. From schools and hospitals to government offices and workplaces, accessibility, interpreter availability, and awareness must become the standard, not the exception.

Progress is growing through collaboration, with efforts emerging across sectors to address these gaps — but there is still much to be done. Even as individuals, we all have a role to play: learning basic signs, advocating for inclusive spaces, supporting Deaf creators, and challenging environments that exclude. Accessibility isn’t just policy — it’s daily practice. Inclusion begins with us.

27/04/2026

Happy Freedom Day!

Celebrating Freedom, Equality & Inclusion
Freedom Day reminds us of the importance of equal rights, opportunities, and inclusion for all. At Neem Foundation for the Deaf, we celebrate a future where the Deaf community is empowered, included, and heard.
Together, we promote:

• Equal opportunities
• Inclusive education
• Community empowerment
• Accessibility for all

Let us celebrate freedom by building a more inclusive society.

23/04/2026

It’s still Financial Literacy Month!

Neema Foundation for the Deaf is promoting inclusive financial education to help the Deaf community make informed financial decisions, save wisely, and plan for the future.

Knowledge is power. Financial knowledge is freedom.

21/04/2026

Did you know?

Fewer than 40% of Deaf learners in South Africa complete Grade 12, according to a 2024 Equal Education report highlighted in a 2025 University of Pretoria Faculty of Humanities article. The report points to language barriers, limited access to SASL-fluent teachers, and inadequate classroom support as key challenges affecting learning outcomes.

Many Deaf learners are still taught by educators who are not fluent in South African Sign Language, making it difficult to fully access lessons and participate meaningfully in class. When learners cannot access education in their primary language, learning becomes a barrier rather than an opportunity.

Access to language is access to learning. Because when Deaf learners are taught in a language they fully understand, they don’t just attend school — they thrive.

Source: https://www.up.ac.za/faculty-of-humanities/news/education-still-isnt-equal-what-deaf-community-calling-june-16?utm

https://unisapressjournals.co.za/index.php/IJEDA/article/download/17217/8450/97368?utm

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Johannesburg

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+27837020221

Website

https://foundationneema.org/

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