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Crisis updates, field reports, and IDE news.

April 2026

IDE Signs MOU with the World Federation of the Deaf

IDE and WFD have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing joint advocacy, an Emergency Fund, and coordination with 137 national deaf associations worldwide.

April 2026

IDE Launches New Donation Platform

Our redesigned website is live with a new donation system, making it easier than ever to support deaf emergency programs worldwide.

March 2026

IDE Announces Strategic Shift to Disaster Risk Reduction

After sixteen years of frontline experience, IDE has formally evolved its vision toward Disaster Risk Reduction — acting before disasters occur.

February 2026

IDE–WFD MOU: What It Means for Our UN Access

Through our Memorandum of Understanding with the World Federation of the Deaf — which holds UN ECOSOC consultative status — IDE gains formal access to UN processes for deaf emergency inclusion advocacy.

January 2026

Haiti Earthquake Anniversary: 16 Years of Impact

Sixteen years after the earthquake that led to IDE's founding, we reflect on the journey — from emergency response to building 160+ homes, training 400+ deaf leaders, and creating Haiti's first National Federation of the Deaf.

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