Being hearing-impaired has not stopped Alvan Yap from giving back to society. In fact, the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) volunteer is part of a year-long project by the SIF and the Agape Foundation for Asia Pacific Ministries to develop and improve teaching and curricula for hearing-impaired students in Dili, Timor-Leste. Alvan (second from left) started the project on 16 January, teaching International Sign Language at the Agape Deaf International School.
In addition to his work with schools, Alvan will also set activities and programmes to aid communication between the hearing-impaired and their families and communities.
This project in Timor-Leste aims to improve the understanding and the quality of education available for the hearing-impaired.
