If a large tree begins with the planting of a small seed, the same can be said about newly emerging deaf communities or deaf cultures. Much of the Third World is barren soil with regards to deaf education and this is true in the country of Equatorial Guinea in Africa. A seed is now being planted in that country.

Noreen Corey has been working to educate deaf children for the past 20 years. She has a remarkable drive and passion to reach out to deaf youngsters who are impoverished and neglected. After serving in South America, she felt lead to Equatorial Guinea in Africa where deaf education was non-existent. Her pioneering efforts are impressive.

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These are the students and teachers of Manos Felices

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Noreen rents a small 2 bedroom house to use as her school. It is also her home.

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The first thing each morning, the young students can choose from a number of learning / play stations where they can spend an hour just enjoying themselves while at the same time learning some new skills.

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IDEA is very happy to welcome Noreen and her program to the IDEA family. Supporters of Noreen are now able to pass their donations through the IDEA office.

If you would like to know more about Noreen Corey and her program, click on the link below. It will take you to YouTube.com where you can view a 10 minute video that Noreen has prepared.

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