ASL Summer Camp in the U.S. for Deaf Tajik Teens

Teaching deaf Tajikistan youth American Sign Language and introducing them to new experiences has been the highlight of my time in the capital city of Dushanbe.

I have been teaching this wonderful group of young people since January 2024. Russian Sign Language is their first language. They did not know any ASL or English when we started. They are bright, enthusiastic, and fast learners.

I want to send 2-3 young women to the ASL immersion camp at Gallaudet University in the summer of 2025. The week-long camp is designed for new signers who are at the beginner or intermediate level. The camp caters to Deaf and hard of hearing students entering 10th – 12th grade, which is the grade level of my students.

Raising the funds to send them to camp will give them many first time experiences. Flying being the biggest one! It will be life-changing for them and will send their future in a totally different direction than what they could ever imagine.

Through your donation, YOU will be part of making an impact on the lives of these young women and the deaf community in Tajikistan. If they are able to attend camp, they plan to return to Tajikistan and help other deaf kids see a different future for themselves.

Estimate for each young lady is appx $4,000 - camp fee, airfare, visa fees, a little spending money.

Thank you so much!!