A qualified education and training is one of the most important things we can give children and young people for their future. This is all the more true if they have a disability.

But what if there is no access to the appropriate funding? What prospects are there for a life in dignity and respect? Astrid von Reding, the founder of taki mundo, asked herself precisely these questions during her stay in Mexico in 2006. On site in Michoacàn, one of the poorest states in Mexico, she experienced the sad existence of many deaf and hearing-impaired young people at first hand: isolated, considered “stupid”, a burden on families.

Shocking images that Astrid von Reding will never forget. Her decision was made: This should and had to change.

No sooner said than done

What was barely imaginable in 2007, the year the taki mundo institute was founded (Zewo-certified since 2014), is now a reality.

A separate school for deaf and hearing-impaired children and young people in Uruapan, Mexico, with:

- four levels of education, from three to 24 years, from pre-school to secondary school

- Ongoing bilingual education (Mexican sign language and spoken language)

- Recognized primary and secondary school certificate (INEA)

- Computer and screen printing lessons

- Free sign language lessons for relatives and interested parties

- Full board

- Own school bus

- Individual pedagogical and psychological