Sponsoring a Deaf Child A Mother’s Story

Bringing Hope to Deaf Children in Rural Honduras: Yedri’s Story

In March, our team traveled to Honduras to connect with two of our nonprofit partners, witnessing firsthand the impact of sponsorship and community support for children in need. During our visit, we had the privilege of speaking with parents navigating the challenges of raising a deaf child in a region with limited resources.

For many families in developing countries, access to medical care is scarce. When a child is born deaf, there is often no immediate diagnosis, no nearby doctors to provide answers, and no clear path forward. Parents must travel long distances—often without reliable transportation—just to receive confirmation of their child’s condition. Afterward, they face an even greater challenge: there are no accessible therapies, hearing aids, cochlear implant options, or specialized schools for deaf children.

One such child is Yedri, a 10-year-old boy living in a small rural village in Honduras with his mother and younger sister. For years, his family struggled without resources or guidance—until a dedicated teacher named Ellie found them.

Overcoming Barriers to Education and Communication

Yedri’s mother shared her experience:

“He was about a year and a half old when I realized he couldn’t hear. He wasn’t speaking at all, which led us to seek answers. But there were no doctors, no support, no schools—nothing.”

For the first five years of Yedri’s life, his family had no way to teach him language or help him communicate. That changed when Ellie, a teacher specializing in sign language education for deaf children, traveled to their remote village and introduced them to Lesho, the Honduran sign language.

“I gave thanks to God,” Yedri’s mother said. “He sent someone we needed so badly. With Ellie’s help, Yedri is learning sign language, and we have met other children who are deaf just like him.”

How You Can Help Children Like Yedri

Yedri was sponsored through the generous kindness of someone like yourself, would you consider sponsoring another child like Yedri? There are many children awaiting a generous sponsor like yourself. Your sponsorship provides ongoing access to education, resources, and a community of support. For $38 a month, you can help change a child’s life by ensuring they receive the care and opportunities they need to thrive.

Your support can make a difference in:

• Providing education tailored to deaf children
• Helping families navigate challenges with resources and guidance
• Building a sense of community among deaf children and their parents