BOMBAY FOUNDATION OF DEAF WOMEN
Bombay Foundation of Deaf Women (BFDW) was founded on 4th December 1983 by a few deaf under the guidance of Miss. Renee Kuriyan of Delhi Foundation of Deaf Women (DFDW).
Today Bombay Foundation of Deaf women has more than 500 members, armed with ambition of covering all the deaf women and teenagers. With efforts of the managing committee, learning new and different stuff like art, craft, stitching, embroidery, purse making, aroma candle making, empowerment, awareness, sign language, education and many more. They also take part in competition in different parts of India and perform folk dances, sports etc.
BFDW also started “Self Service Scheme” on policy of “Earn while to Learn” by which sells product made by the deaf women in exhibitions. The training provided in stitching and craft leads to employment to those with artistic talents.
In 2014 BFDW became affiliated to All India Foundation of Deaf Women (formerly National Foundation of Deaf Women). This year the organization has a permanent location with space where committee meeting and workshops can be conduct.
Bombay Foundation of Deaf Women (BFDW) is a non profit making organisation which works hard for the upliftment and betterment of the deaf women.
BFDW is committed to continue a community of support for Deaf women from all walks of life.
BFDW, an organization that is of, for and by Deaf women is at the forefront of these changing times. We are an organization that focuses on awareness, women empowerment, lectures, handicraft. Deaf communities are scattered throughout the country, which makes networking critically important for exchanging of information, empowerment and enhancement in the quality of lives for all Deaf women.
Today Bombay Foundation of Deaf women has more than 500 members, armed with ambition of covering all the deaf women and teenagers. With efforts of the managing committee, learning new and different stuff like art, craft, stitching, embroidery, purse making, aroma candle making, empowerment, awareness, sign language, education and many more. They also take part in competition in different parts of India and perform folk dances, sports etc.
BFDW also started “Self Service Scheme” on policy of “Earn while to Learn” by which sells product made by the deaf women in exhibitions. The training provided in stitching and craft leads to employment to those with artistic talents.
In 2014 BFDW became affiliated to All India Foundation of Deaf Women (formerly National Foundation of Deaf Women). This year the organization has a permanent location with space where committee meeting and workshops can be conduct.
Bombay Foundation of Deaf Women (BFDW) is a non profit making organisation which works hard for the upliftment and betterment of the deaf women.
BFDW is committed to continue a community of support for Deaf women from all walks of life.
BFDW, an organization that is of, for and by Deaf women is at the forefront of these changing times. We are an organization that focuses on awareness, women empowerment, lectures, handicraft. Deaf communities are scattered throughout the country, which makes networking critically important for exchanging of information, empowerment and enhancement in the quality of lives for all Deaf women.
