Trapped in silence: Nepal’s deaf community struggles without interpreters

With only around 131 interpreters for over 50,000 deaf individuals, many are left without basic communication in health, legal and public services. While local initiatives and digital tools show promise, progress is slow, underfunded and uneven—especially in rural areas.

All photo credits: Aakriti Shrestha

By Sanjima Jugjali Pun

August 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM

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