Majority of deaf girls are born in poor families. The cost of living is too high for them and they can hardly afford the basic necessities of life. DGR works to address this challenge amongst the deaf girls and their household, through training and linking them to existing economic opportunities/resources. This includes the special grant for persons with disabilities and the National Disability Grant. Poverty has played a big role in contributing to the rights violation against deaf girls. Putting in place easy strategies to overcome it for deaf girls and their families goes a long way in enhancing their rights enjoyment.

A team that was thought baking and preparing snacks for sale. This was composed by deaf girls and members of their house holds