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Crisis updates, field reports, and IDE news.
April 2026
Our redesigned website is live with a new donation system, making it easier than ever to support deaf emergency programs worldwide. The platform features one-time and recurring giving, fund allocation, and full transparency into how donations are used.
Read moreMarch 2026
IDE has begun development on IDE Alert, a mobile app that delivers real-time crisis alerts, one-tap SOS, and AI-powered ambient captioning — all designed by and for deaf people. The app aims to close the emergency communication gap for 466 million people worldwide.
Read moreFebruary 2026
The United Nations Economic and Social Council has renewed IDE's consultative status, recognizing our continued work in disaster risk reduction and deaf inclusion. This partnership strengthens our voice in global policy discussions.
Read moreJanuary 2026
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 establishing 18 deaf organizations across six countries.
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