Vientiane, Laos (ots/PRNewswire) - Many deaf children in Laos are unable to attend school due to discrimination, a lack of qualified teachers trained in deaf education or sign language, and inability to pay school fees. The Hands of Hope School for the Deaf was founded in 2010 by Sophaphone Heuanglith, who wanted to provide education and opportunities for deaf youth in Laos. The goal of Hands of Hope is to provide these students with academic and vocational skills so they can support themselves and contribute to society. The school provides a supportive environment, providing free education, housing, food, and medical care. In this nurturing environment, there are no barriers—only connection and acceptance. The children live, learn, eat, and grow together, developing not only language skills but also a sense of belonging, trust, and social connection. The Vantage Foundation (https://www.vantage.foundation/?utm_source=tmbtbr25&utm_medium=prelease&utm_campaign=prpiece&utm_content=text&ls=global_global_en_tmbtbr25_prelease_prpiece_text_grabtradeforhope_cl2_retail&retailleadsource=brandandpr_pr_tmbtbr25) met with Sophaphone Heuanglith, founder of Hands of Hope Laos, to discuss the organization's commitment to supporting and empowering these children who have suffered from societal discrimination. In recognition of the meaningful work of Hands of Hope Laos, the Vantage Foundation hopes to raise awareness of the needs and potential of deaf children, creating an inclusive way to support the deaf community. "Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and valued," said Sophaphone Heuanglith, founder of Hands of Hope Laos. "At our school, we don't just teach language—we help our students discover their voice, their confidence, and their place in the world." "Hands of Hope represents the kind of impact we strive to support through the Vantage Foundation," added Steven Xie, Executive Director of the Vantage Foundation. "We are proud to stand alongside Sophaphone and her team to break down barriers and create lasting opportunities for these children." This collaboration reflects the Vantage Foundation's ongoing mission to champion inclusive initiatives that uplift underserved communities. By investing in education and empowerment, we hope to create a fairer future—one where every child, regardless of their abilities, has the opportunity to succeed. To learn more about Hands of Hope Laos, visit https://www.facebook.com/HOHlao/. About the Vantage Foundation: The Vantage Foundation is an independent non-profit organization founded in 2023 at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK. The Foundation has partnered with organizations around the world, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach for Malaysia, and the Instituto Claret in Brazil, to promote high-impact social initiatives. For more information, visit www.vantage.foundation. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2683311/Vantage_Foundation_Partners_Hands_Hope_Laos_Empower_Deaf_Youth_Through.jpg. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2299654/Vantage_Foundation_Logo.jpg. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vantage-foundation-partners-with-hands-of-hope-laos-to-empower-deaf-children-through-inclusive-education-302451717.html. Press Contact: Steven Xie, Executive Director, Vantage Foundation,
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