Vusumuzi Dube
Mthabisi Tshuma,Online Reporter
THE Sign Language Interpreter Trust (SLIT) on Tuesday launched a groundbreaking project dubbed “Promoting Inclusive Conservation Practices Through Deaf Engagement and Environmental Restoration”.
The event, which is being held from today to Friday, is taking place at the Free to Be Wild Rehabilitation Centre in Bulawayo and is a project of the DierenPark Amersfoort Wildlife Fund (Netherlands).
This initiative ensures that Zimbabwe’s Deaf community – often excluded from mainstream
conservation dialogue – can actively participate in biodiversity protection through Sign
Language-based education, workshops and hands-on environmental activities.
SLIT director Mbiko Nxumalo said the training highlights how inclusive conservation is becoming a reality in Zimbabwe.
“Key highlights of the training include development of Zimbabwe Sign Language (ZSL) environmental education materials and training of conservation professionals in Sign Language and Deaf awareness.
“There will be a reforestation campaign of planting 50 trees in degraded areas and showcase of a documentary capturing Deaf-led conservation efforts,” said Nxumalo.
Online Reporter