The document describes an initiative called "Sounds of Silence" that aims to help hearing and speech impaired adolescents in India overcome communication barriers through the use of technology. It details plans to recruit and train volunteers to engage with students using text messaging to facilitate conversations in English and build confidence. The goal is to empower deaf individuals with independent communication abilities and promote equal access and inclusion.

1. Empower the
Power of
Expression
We give voice to the mute. We provide sounds to the deaf.
We are
‘Sounds of Silence’

2. • A leadership initiative aimed at freeing a million lives from the
pain of silence & lack of expression
• A group of socially responsible youngsters who wish to use
technology as a medium for bringing about this change
Our aim is to help the hearing & speech impaired adolescents of
rural & urban India to overcome the hurdles of silence
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3. • Volunteers to personally train the students
• Engage students in a conversation through the use of text
messaging (SMS)
• Use of fixed messaging formats (Annexure 1 & 2)
• Facilitate mental development & improvement in conversational
english
• Overcome insecurity and lack of self confidence
Volunteers to keep a track of their academic & self development
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4. To achieve equal access for the deaf in every area of their life.
To empower them with the Power of Expression.
To promote social & cultural awareness while working towards
independent & barrier free communication for the Deaf
A future where deafness is no more a disability.
A world where they laugh, tease with confidence & live life as it is
meant to be lived
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5. • Connect volunteers with the processes that keep us going together
• We set clear goals & define how we want them to be accomplished
• We’re committed to developing leaders across the organization
• Our processes help drive results & build on experience
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6. Mobile
Donations
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Communications
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Control
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Marketing HR /
Volunteers R
Recruitments
Operations
Leader
Finance
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Sustenance Sustenance
Partner 1 Partner 3 Partner 3
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7. Operations
Leader
SOS Partner SOS Powered
Volunteers Volunteer Mobile Phones
SOS Empowered
Kids
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8. Our Mumbai Chapter
 DONGRI CHILDREN’S HOME
 VIKAS VIDYALAYA
 THE STEPHEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND APHASIC
…………….AND OUR SEARCH CONTINUES
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9. December
25 Chapters Go International
Oct/ November January 30 Leads
25000 mobiles
20 Leads : 500 Volunteers
10000 Mobiles One-over-One Reviews
Kick off : Mumbai
15 Chapters September March/April
15 Leads : 200 Volunteers 10 Leads : 50 Volunteers
8000 Mobiles 200 Mobiles
Mumbai/Pune /Delhi/
(All Metros ) May Bangalore
10 Chapters
August
10 Leads : 100 Volunteers
10 Leads : 100 Volunteers 1000 Mobiles
5000 Mobiles
June/July *2013
 SOS leads meet Once a week
Mumbai/Pune /Delhi &  Leads +Volunteers meet Once week
3 more Centers  Volunteers to be trained on SOS
10 Leads : 50 Volunteers Values
3000 Mobiles  Lead >Grow Fast > Contribute
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10. Thank You
‘Sounds of Silence’
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