Location
Surakarta, IndonesiaCity / national level work
Solo
Date Established
1982
Initiated By
Grassroots/community youth
Type of initiative
Community group
Areas of work
Disability Rights, EducationGerkatin Solo
Mission and objectives
Explore and increase the potential of Indonesian Deaf Human Resources (HR). Play an active role in helping to carry out the Government’s efforts in the social welfare development program for deaf people in Indonesia. Strive for the fulfilment of the rights of deaf people in Indonesia. To achieve its goal, Gerkatin can form an institution or business entity to support the welfare of Indonesian deaf people.
Main activities with youth
Activities include events to commemorate International Sign Language Day and Deaf Able and teach people about disability and sign languages.
Their story
Gerkatin Solo is a branch organization of Gerkatin Indonesia. Established in 1982, this organization focuses on empowering deaf people in Surakarta.
Constituency
Deaf people of all ages.
Use of digital tools
Website, Instagram, X, Facebook.