EEESMA, located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, provides Deaf children and youth with opportunities to develop Mexican Sign Language (LSM), build meaningful relationships within the Deaf community, discover their abilities, and prepare for independent and productive lives. Through specialized programs and activities, EEESMA opens doors that might otherwise remain closed to them.
Our mission: that Deaf children, Deaf youth, and their families can engage, encourage, and elevate themselves through participation in both the Deaf and hearing communities.
At the heart of this mission is the belief that language is the foundation of connection, identity, confidence, and opportunity. By fostering the development of Mexican Sign Language and celebrating Deaf culture, EEESMA helps children communicate effectively, express themselves, build friendships, and develop a strong sense of belonging.
Founded in 2012, EEESMA now serves 34 enrollees, ranging in age from six years to adulthood. Its programs extend well beyond language development. Students participate in vocational training workshops, including jewelry-making, woodworking, and sewing, as well as computer technology, coding, and robotics. Karate, chess, theatre, art, and other creative and recreational activities encourage teamwork, confidence, self-expression, and inclusion. These experiences help young people recognize their strengths, explore their interests, and develop practical skills for future employment and independent living.
EEESMA receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations, grants, and fundraising to sustain its programs. Your generosity makes this life-changing work possible.
You can make a lasting difference through the Student Sponsorship Program. Sponsoring one student for C$1680 per year or C$140 per month through Amistad Canada helps provide access to language development, practical skills, and enriching experiences that can transform a young person’s future. Gifts of any size are also gratefully welcomed.
The impact of this support reaches far beyond the classroom. Seven students are currently pursuing adult online high school studies, joining seven others who have previously completed this milestone. A young woman who earned her undergraduate degree in education in 2023 has returned to EEESMA as an instructor. Three other former students have entered the workforce as instructors, helping younger children develop sign language skills and supporting parents and families in learning to communicate with their Deaf children. The acquisition of a van has also made attendance possible for children from surrounding communities, contributing to increased enrollment and expanding access to EEESMA’s programs.
Every child deserves the opportunity to communicate, belong, discover their potential, and build a future of their own choosing. With your support, EEESMA is helping make that future possible.
Thank you for standing with EEESMA and the Deaf community of San Miguel de Allende. Together, we are opening doors, nurturing independence, and helping Deaf children and youth realize their dreams. We cannot do this without you!
