Mission and Vision

Mission

Global Reach Out Initiative, Inc. (GRO) strives to create a sustainable community of Deaf advocates through the establishment of peer-to-peer cross-cultural programs in developing countries.

Vision

GRO's primary aim is to help build a global community in which all Deaf individuals understand the meaning and necessity of Deaf rights in human society. Advocating for Deaf rights is crucial for promoting education, leadership, and empowerment among Deaf youth, which ultimately improves their access to a high quality of life. GRO provides the information, resources, and advocacy tools that empower Deaf youth to become their own advocates and catalysts for change.

By creating opportunities for Deaf Americans and their peers in developing countries to learn from each other through cross-cultural dialogue and workshops, Deaf rights can be articulated on a global platform. Through this collaboration, it is hoped that Deaf youth in developing countries will be inspired to advance awareness of Deaf rights issues in their home communities. Ultimately, each project country will have its own satellite facility in which Deaf youth will be able to work with their peers to create and sustain local programs based on the leadership tools they have gained from prior GRO programs.

These endeavors will address the significant needs identified within each unique Deaf community, but they will collectively share GRO's vision of improvement in the quality of life for all Deaf individuals, regardless of age, race, nationality, gender, or economic class.