Deaf Outreach Program
OperatingKenyan NGO building sign-language-accessible digital learning, including an offline Deaf Digital Library, for Deaf learners.
- EdTech
- Embu, Kenya
- Grant
- Founded 2011
- deafopkenya.org ↗
- Last round
- Grant
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2011
- Investors
- 2
- on record
About Deaf Outreach Program
Deaf Outreach Program (DEAFOP) is a Kenyan NGO advancing equitable education for Deaf learners through sign-language-accessible learning, digital innovation and accessible educational content, partnering with Deaf schools and communities to remove barriers to quality education. Its Deaf Digital Library translates Kenya's school curriculum into Kenyan Sign Language and works online and offline, alongside an inclusive learning management system for learners aged 5 to 18 with hearing impairments and KSL sexual and reproductive health education. Founded in Embu in 2011 by Ann Gloria Njoki, it was selected for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship run by iHub.
Deaf Outreach Program funding1 round
The latest is a Grant announced 24 Jul 2026, led by Mastercard Foundation.
Who has invested in Deaf Outreach Program
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Deaf Outreach Program Grant | Mastercard Foundation +1 | Not disclosed |
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Frequently asked about Deaf Outreach Program
- Where is Deaf Outreach Program based and when was it founded?
- Deaf Outreach Program is headquartered in Embu, Kenya and was founded in 2011.
- How much funding has Deaf Outreach Program raised?
- Deaf Outreach Program has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Grant, was announced on Jul 24, 2026.
- Who has invested in Deaf Outreach Program?
- Backers include Mastercard Foundation and iHub.
- What sector is Deaf Outreach Program in?
- Deaf Outreach Program operates in EdTech.
