As a Japanese mother of a hard of hearing son living in the US, I want to make sure kids in both countries have a connection to each other to help broaden their worlds. &nbsp;I&#39;m starting Sora DHH (Deaf &amp; Hard-of-Hearing) to help connect DHH kids on both side of the Pacific through penpal programs and summer camps. &nbsp;My goal is for all kids to understand that the world is large, there are many opportunities out there, and to expand their horizons through cross-cultural connections. Why Your Support MattersTo make this program sustainable and legally recognized, we are currently raising funds for both our student programs and our official NPO start up costs. &nbsp;DHH youth often face isolation and limited access to international exchange programs tailored to their visual and linguistic needs.Your generous contribution directly builds the structural and legal foundation of this mission. How Your Donation Helps&middot; NPO Startup Fund: Covers legal registration, formal incorporation fees, and initial legal compliance setup in the US.&middot; Program Operation:Funds translation resources, international mailing costs, and secure video exchange programs.&middot;Summer Camp Scholarship: Establishes the core travel fund to ensure financial barriers do not prevent students from attending future camps.

As a Japanese mother of a hard of hearing son living in the US, I want to make sure kids in both countries have a connection to each other to help broaden their worlds.  I'm starting Sora DHH (Deaf &amp; Hard-of-Hearing) to help connect DHH kids on both side of the Pacific through penpal programs and summer camps.  My goal is for all kids to understand that the world is large, there are many opportunities out there, and to expand their horizons through cross-cultural connections. Why Your Support MattersTo make this program sustainable and legally recognized, we are currently raising funds for both our student programs and our official NPO start up costs.  DHH youth often face isolation and limited access to international exchange programs tailored to their visual and linguistic needs.Your generous contribution directly builds the structural and legal foundation of this mission. How Your Donation Helps· NPO Startup Fund: Covers legal registration, formal incorporation fees, and initial legal compliance setup in the US.· Program Operation:Funds translation resources, international mailing costs, and secure video exchange programs.·Summer Camp Scholarship: Establishes the core travel fund to ensure financial barriers do not prevent students from attending future camps.

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