Who We Are

Who We Are Reaching the Deaf for Christ by providing education, vocational training, & employment opportunities, and access to the Gospel to break cycles of isolation and poverty. Why IDEA Only a small percent of Deaf children have access to signed education in the Philippines, as most are either unaware that education is possible for them or unable to afford it. 80% of Deaf Filipinos are unemployed due to widespread discrimination barriers to vocational readiness. IDEA exists to create brighter futures. We believe each person is created by God, for a meaningful connection with Him and others, and with a unique purpose and plan for their life. IDEA envisions a society in which the Deaf in the Philippines enjoy social and economic equality, exchanging isolation for community, servitude for self-reliance. Our mission is to foster self-reliance by providing academic, vocational, physical, spiritual, and economic opportunities for deaf children, adults, and families. How IDEA is Funded Sponsorship gives a Deaf child access to education and a brighter future. General donations and grants from individuals, foundations, and churches sustain and expand programs. Proceeds from IDEA-run businesses go back to expand our work.