Hear the Woman’s roar
BEYOND SCARCITY PROJECT WEEK 1: When a Woman’s Heart Roars Like a Lion Theme: Poverty Trauma & the Courage to Lead “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” – Nelson Mandela WHAT IS POVERTY TRAUMA? Poverty trauma is what happens to a person — and often an […]
Woman’s Month : Beyond Scarcity Project
BEYOND SCARCITY: INTRODUCING A NEW CONVERSATION “It is not the lack of love, but the lack of trust that makes relationships fragile.” – African Proverb How does poverty trauma affect our most intimate relationships? This Women’s Month, DBSA invites you into a new conversation. One we’ve carried in silence for generations — but never named. […]
Women’s Voices RISE
🟠 Week 5: Women’s Voices Rise – Preparing for August Riddle: What starts quietly, grows stronger when shared, and has the power to change families, communities, and nations? Answer: Women’s voices. As July draws to a close, we look forward to August — South Africa’s Women’s Month. This week’s theme, Women’s Voices Rise, is about […]
We can’t defend what we don’t know
🟠 Week 4: Our Rights – Advocacy & Justice Riddle:What belongs to everyone, is written into law, but must be known and defended to be real? Answer: Rights. After reflecting on Mandela’s fight for justice, it’s the perfect time to focus on Our Rights. Knowing and claiming our rights is the next step to turning […]
Dreams break barriers
🟠 Week 3: Mandela’s Legacy – Breaking Barriers & Building Dreams Riddle What starts with hope, grows with courage, and can knock down even the tallest wall? (Answer: Dreams empowered by action.) Key Observance This week, we celebrate International Mandela Day on 18 July, a day dedicated to continuing Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom, justice, […]
strengthen our You`th’s dreams
🟠 Week 2: Our Dreams – Youth, Aspirations Riddle What begins in the heart, grows with encouragement, and shapes the future — yet can fade if ignored? (Answer: Dreams.) Key Observance In early July, we have no major global day, but it’s the perfect time to celebrate DeafBlind youth and the power of dreams. Because […]
DeafBlind identity
What belongs to you, is carried with you everywhere you go, and no one else can truly take it away — yet many people never really see it? (Answer: Your identity.) As we kick off July, we celebrate International Joke Day on the 1st — a perfect reminder that laughter connects us. Jokes and riddles […]
Keep your face to the sunshine and you can not see a shadow
🟠 Sunday: Celebration & Reflection Helen Keller Quote: “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” Celebrating Our Strength As DeafBlind Awareness Week comes to a close, we take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect on the journey we’ve shared together. We began with the power of touch — how […]
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light
🟠 Saturday: Community & Connection Helen Keller Quote: “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” Together, We Thrive This week, we’ve spoken about how DeafBlind people communicate, the strength they show, the tools they use, and the respect they deserve. But one truth holds all of this […]
The highest result of education is tolerance
🟠 Friday: Creating Safer, Kinder Spaces Helen Keller Quote: “The highest result of education is tolerance.” How You Can Support a DeafBlind Person This week we’ve seen how DeafBlind people communicate, the strength they carry, and the tools that help them live more independently. But now we ask an important question: What role do the […]