Destiny Yarbro
Oryem is starting Semester #2!
Oryem has completed his first semester of university and is awaiting his final grades!
Student Updates
Destiny Yarbro
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Deaf In Action's Gender Equality Program
Oryem has been leading out on a Gender Equality Program in Uganda put on by Jerry's organization: Deaf in Action
Destiny Yarbro
- Jul 6
- 1 min
2012-2021 Impact Report for The Deaf Dream
Download the 2012-2021 impact report for The Deaf Dream
Destiny Yarbro
- Jun 29
- 1 min
Esther Wins Medal in Basketball
Dear Destiny, I'm sending you this email with excitement. I won a Medal 🥇 for overall best girl in Basketball.
Destiny Yarbro
- May 18
- 2 min
Jerry's Organization is Sponsoring 2 Deaf Students!
Jerry's organization has organized their community to make and distribute free reusable sanitary pads!
Destiny Yarbro
- May 8
- 2 min
10 Years and 15 Deaf Dreamers Later...
Hello dreamers, donors, and friends - It is truly incredible for me to realize that it has been 10 years since the idea of The Deaf Dream...
Destiny Yarbro
- Mar 14
- 1 min
Three Deaf Dreamers Met In Person in Uganda!
Hi Destiny, I was together with Phina and Scovia today. I am thrilled I had the opportunity to take some photos with them.
Destiny Yarbro
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Oryem starts school this morning, finally!!
For all of you who have followed the progression of The Deaf Dream, Oryem's name is quite familiar. He's the one who has helped 5 Deaf Dream
Destiny Yarbro
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Thank you videos from Monica and her mother
Monica and her mother sent us thank you videos this week!
![Introducing our 15th Deaf Dreamer: Monica from Uganda! [Videos]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_c622e0cdfcd84bb88e4a2f4198ede14e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/297a08_c622e0cdfcd84bb88e4a2f4198ede14e~mv2.jpg)
Destiny Yarbro
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Introducing our 15th Deaf Dreamer: Monica from Uganda! [Videos]
Monica from Uganda will study hospitality business, to one day provide employment for other members of her Deaf community in Uganda.
Destiny Yarbro
- Jan 19
- 7 min
How Semester at Sea Sparked The Deaf Dream
#10yearsago my life changed as a result of @SemesteratSea. Thanks to two scholarships after years of applying (one from @BYU and the other f
Destiny Yarbro
- Jan 5
- 1 min
Watch our 2021 thank you video
Thank you to all of you who supported our Deaf Dreamers in 2021. With extra costs required for COVID, your donations are
Destiny Yarbro
- Dec 20, 2021
- 1 min
Congratulations, Phina, on passing your National Examinations!
I can't express how much I should thank you for all you have done for me. It's though your support that I have gone through this long journe
Destiny Yarbro
- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
Scovia Update (South Sudan / Uganda)
I received a quick update from Scovia when she sent her tuition request this week. Scovia is our second Deaf Dreamer from South Sudan.
Destiny Yarbro
- Aug 29, 2021
- 1 min
PHOTOS: American Deaf Author Awards Books to Victoria
I mentioned a couple of months ago that Victoria was selected by Dr. Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton to receive 25 copies of their book about the...
Destiny Yarbro
- Aug 1, 2021
- 4 min
Update on COVID for our Deaf Dreamers
Our students' lives and education continue to be affected by COVID. Update on Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana.
![Rachael's Miracle [Tanzania]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_1a7c5147ec06403c83902fceaa338f11~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/297a08_1a7c5147ec06403c83902fceaa338f11~mv2.jpg)
Destiny Yarbro
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Rachael's Miracle [Tanzania]
I received this email from Rachael this last week. She spoke of her miracle in the final line of her email. :) Dear Destiny, Thank you...
Destiny Yarbro
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
Awesome photo of Khiem (Vietnam) with a Deaf art student!
I came across this photo of Khiem recently. Khiem was our first scholarship recipient and since graduation, he has continually mentored...
Destiny Yarbro
- May 30, 2021
- 2 min
Introducing Jennifer from Ghana (Deaf Dreamer #13!)
Jennifer is following in Victoria's footsteps (Deaf Dreamer #2) to become a teacher of the Deaf in Ghana! Victoria's mentor, Emmanuel,...
Destiny Yarbro
- May 30, 2021
- 1 min
Introducing Bonny from Rwanda (Deaf Dreamer #12!)
In July of 2020, Bonny applied to The Deaf Dream for a scholarship. In the course of our correspondence, he shared that in 2018, his...
Destiny Yarbro
- May 30, 2021
- 1 min
Introducing Esther from RWANDA (Deaf Dreamer #11)!
In August of 2020, Esther applied to The Deaf Dream for a scholarship with encouragement from Patricia (Deaf Dreamer #5). As of early...
Destiny Yarbro
- May 30, 2021
- 2 min
Introducing our 14th Deaf Dreamer: Scovia from South Sudan!
With recommendations from Kelai and Phina (two other Deaf Dreamers), Scovia applied to The Deaf Dream in January of 2021. Kelai Moses...
Destiny Yarbro
- May 8, 2021
- 1 min
Changes in The Deaf Dream scholarships due to COVID expenses
With extra costs due to COVID changes (PPE, quarantine costs, government requirements changed), we will not be giving out any new scholarshi
Destiny Yarbro
- Dec 12, 2020
- 3 min
What are our Deaf Dreamers doing during COVID? *PHOTO UPDATE*
Hello friends - Nearly all our students have had to put their studies on hold during COVID with only a few able to attend in person or...
Destiny Yarbro
- Dec 11, 2020
- 1 min
VIDEO: Amuge Graduated!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81t2u1fRUyg&feature=youtu.be Please comment below the video on YouTube to congratulate her on her...
Destiny Yarbro
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
VIDEO: Victoria Graduated! Please send her a note of congrats!
VIDEO: Victoria Graduated! Please send her a note of congrats!
Destiny Yarbro
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Check Out the Student Journey Pages!
Follow each student's journey on their individualized Deaf Dreamer pages!
![Our 10th Deaf Dreamer: Alfred in Tanzania! [VIDEO]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_48fec2d1b8924a839ffc5f1d61a536b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/297a08_48fec2d1b8924a839ffc5f1d61a536b1~mv2.jpg)
Destiny Yarbro
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
Our 10th Deaf Dreamer: Alfred in Tanzania! [VIDEO]
VIDEO: Alfred seeks to study metal fabrication and welding in Central Tanzania.
![Introducing Rachael from Tanzania! [VIDEO]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_a4c35ea2879e45c5ab72f1d2a245eeed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/297a08_a4c35ea2879e45c5ab72f1d2a245eeed~mv2.jpg)
Destiny Yarbro
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
Introducing Rachael from Tanzania! [VIDEO]
Rachael will be studying along side Alfred (see our next post about our 10th Deaf Dreamer!) at Tabora Institute in Central Tanzania. Her goa
Destiny Yarbro
- Jun 14, 2020
- 3 min
Miracles Left and Right for Phina’s Hard Situation
Dear friends - I hope you are well and safe. Thank you for your continued prayers for these incredibly resilient Deaf Dreamers. About 4...
Destiny Yarbro
- Jun 12, 2020
- 1 min
#8 Scholarship Awarded to Oryem in Uganda!
I cannot express how THRILLED I am to make this announcement. After nearly five years of working with Oryem and his unending support of each
Destiny Yarbro
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Jerry’s Letter of Gratitude
Jerry sent me a beautiful letter of gratitude this last week. Take a moment to watch his graduation video and read his letter to all of us.
Destiny Yarbro
- Apr 29, 2020
- 4 min
Student Updates: COVID-19 (Prayers for their extreme situations, please.)
Phina's situation has been very difficult since her school closed down for Covid. She found a place to live but it is without electricity...
Destiny Yarbro
- Feb 24, 2020
- 1 min
Introducing Kelai from South Sudan! (Deaf Dreamer #7)
Kelai. Many of you may know that South Sudan has been in a constant state of conflict and war for decades. His mother was taken captive in
Destiny Yarbro
- Dec 27, 2019
- 6 min
Easy-to-Read 2019 Student Updates + TONS of Photos!
I redesigned www.TheDeafDream.org.Check it out! > Dear friends - I wanted to reach out in this Christmas season and share with you the...
Destiny Yarbro
- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
Introducing our 6th Deaf Dreamer: Phina!
Hello everyone - I have the best news to announce! Phina from Uganda has become our 6th Deaf Dreamer! Her background story is unique and...
Destiny Yarbro
- Jul 12, 2018
- 1 min
UPDATE: Khiem taught 56 hearing university students!
Khiem was our very first Deaf Dreamer! We sponsored his two year degree in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 2012-2014. Those of you who spons
Destiny Yarbro
- Jul 10, 2018
- 3 min
Building an Effective, Manageable, and (most importantly) Ethical Nonprofit Organization
I originally posted this on www.DestinyYarbro.com but I thought any of you curious about how and why I built The Deaf Dream in this way...
Destiny Yarbro
- Jun 13, 2018
- 1 min
Jerry's Incredible Artwork
We received photos from Jerry in Uganda this week. He is our 3rd Deaf Dreamer and studying art at university. I knew you would love seeing h
Destiny Yarbro
- May 28, 2018
- 1 min
Introducing our 5th Deaf Dreamer from KENYA
Hello everyone! I am excited to announce that as of this morning we are sponsoring our 5th Deaf Dreamer! Patricia from KENYA is...
Destiny Yarbro
- Feb 9, 2018
- 1 min
We have our 4th Deaf Dreamer: Amuge from Uganda!
Hello everyone! Just this week I had the privilege to inform our newest Deaf Dreamer, Amuge, that she will be receiving our 2018...
Destiny Yarbro
- Dec 6, 2017
- 1 min
VIDEO: Jerry finished his first semester in Uganda!
I woke up this morning to see these photos and the video from Jerry. My heart is full of gratitude. What a miracle to see how dedicated...
Destiny Yarbro
- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min
Christmas 2017 Update on Jerry and Victoria
Hello everyone! As we are now accepting applications for this 2018 school year, I thought I'd give a quick update on our two current Deaf...
Destiny Yarbro
- Sep 1, 2017
- 1 min
Victoria passed her first year at university!
We were so excited to learn that Victoria successfully passed her first year at university in Ghana! We received her grades early last...
Destiny Yarbro
- Aug 31, 2017
- 1 min
Introducing Jerry, our newest Deaf Dreamer!
Last week was a HUGE week for The Deaf Dream. We are absolutely THRILLED to announce that Jerry, our newest Deaf Dreamer, started...
Destiny Yarbro
- Mar 30, 2017
- 1 min
Victoria Passed All Her Classes!
Wanted to pass along the good news ASAP! I found out yesterday that Victoria not only survived her first semester of college, but passed...
Destiny Yarbro
- Feb 13, 2017
- 1 min
Victoria has started her 2nd Semester!
I just received an email from Victoria's mentor, Emmanuel, who says that she completed her first college exams and will now start her...
Destiny Yarbro
- Oct 24, 2016
- 1 min
Victoria went to her first day of college!
Victoria, our Deaf Dreamer in Ghana, attended her first day of college this month at Presbyterian College of Education. I knew you'd love...
Destiny Yarbro
- Aug 25, 2016
- 2 min
Received this kind letter of appreciation from Emmanuel this morning
I knew you would all want to read this kind letter of appreciation. Your donations have made this dream possible and I cannot say thank...
Destiny Yarbro
- Aug 25, 2016
- 4 min
Victoria is officially admitted into Presbyterian College of Education in Akropong, Ghana!
I am crying for joy this morning. I just opened an email from Emmanuel, Victoria's guardian, who sent me the most wonderful picture of...
