Kentalis International Foundation

About us

Kentalis International Foundation is an international NGO, part of the Royal Kentalis group. Our team operates as a knowledge broker, linking the deafness and hard-of-hearing expertise of Royal Kentalis to the specific needs of our partners worldwide.

Mission and vision

Kentalis International Foundation supports the mission of Royal Kentalis by involving its professionals in international exchange, sharing their expertise, and promoting an environment that enables fair and high-quality education and care for everyone.

How Kentalis International Foundation works

Kentalis International Foundation offers guidance and education to professionals working in the field of deaf education, whether in inclusive or special education settings.

Contact

ICED 2025 in Rome, Italy

Royal Kentalis is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming International Congress on the Education of the Deaf (ICED) in Rome, Italy, this July 2025. This marks another opportunity for us to engage with global experts, share our research and practises, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on education for individuals who are Deaf of hard of hearing (DHH).

Reading Method for Early Literacy

This course equips educators with the skills to teach reading to deaf and hard-of-hearing children, whose literacy development differs significantly from that of their hearing peers.

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News

Training in Rwanda on Sign Language Assessment Tool for Deaf Children

05-06-2025

In 2024, Kentalis International Foundation launched a multi-year research initiative in Kenya, Rwanda, and Malawi. Its goal is to explore whether a sign language-rich environment in early childhood can improve school readiness for deaf children. As part of this effort, a training week was recently held in Kigali, Rwanda.

Kentalis International Foundation Expands Teacher Training for Inclusive Deaf Education in Tanzania

24-04-2025

Reading Method for Early Literacy Now Available in French

20-11-2024

Our Work in 2023: Annual Report Now Available

08-10-2024

Events

07 Jul

ICED 2025

Royal Kentalis will participate in the upcoming International Congress on the Education of the Deaf (ICED) in Rome, Italy. Te congress takes place from 7 until 11 July 2025. This is a great chance for...