Your contribution directly empowers Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth in the US and Japan with language access, cultural exchange, and lifelong peer mentorship.
$20
PENPAL EXCHANGE
$100
ONLINE WORKSHOP
$250
YOUTH TRAVEL GRANT
Provides supplies and postage for two penpal partners across borders.
Funds accessible real-time interpretation and interactive cultural workshops guided by fluent Deaf adult mentors.
Helps sponsor travel assistance and accessible accommodations for youth attending our international exchange summits.
Custom & Monthly Giving
Choose a custom amount or become a monthly partner to ensure continuous language and cultural access for global DHH youth.
Sora DHH empowers youth with unique opportunities to learn, grow, and connect across continents.
Penpal Connections
Japanese events & Day camps
ASL
Classes
Summer Camps
Unforgettable adventures and deep bonds. Join our summer camps for immersive language practice, cultural activities, and lasting friendships with peers from around the world.
Forge friendships across oceans. Our secure platform matches DHH youth for meaningful letter exchanges, fostering language skills and cultural understanding.
Master the languages of connection. Our immersive classes, taught by native Deaf instructors, build fluency in American Sign Language .
We invite and support children by providing sign language interpreters for Japanese cultural events and day camps held in the Chicagoland area.
Building bridges, empowering youth
20+
Penpal Pairs Matched
6
DHH Groups in US & Japan
US-Japan
Dual Leadership
Every child deserves a sky without limits, where language and culture connect us all.
At Sora DHH, we believe in fostering a global Deaf and Hard of Hearing identity and empowering youth to thrive through rich cross-cultural experiences. Our community is a place of belonging, joy, and boundless potential.
Connect your child with a vibrant international community. Explore our programs or get involved today.