Who we are
The “Ephpheta Paul VI” Institute in Bethlehem is a special school for the audio-
phonetic rehabilitation of deaf children residents in the Palestinian Territories. The main aims
of the Centre are training and preparing students to face the society with the understanding
that deafness is not an obstacle for personal achievement in the civil society.
The “Ephpheta Paul VI” Institute in Bethlehem is a special school for the audio-
phonetic rehabilitation of deaf children residents in the Palestinian Territories. The main aims
of the Centre are training and preparing students to face the society with the understanding
that deafness is not an obstacle for personal achievement in the civil society.
With whom we work
Every year, our Institute welcomes about 150 hearing-impaired children with different religion faith, making it in the daily ife, an educational center for coexistence and mutual tolerance.....[read more]
Every year, our Institute welcomes about 150 hearing-impaired children with different religion faith, making it in the daily ife, an educational center for coexistence and mutual tolerance.....[read more]
Sisters Teachers of St. Dorothy
The Sisters Teachers of St Dorothy Daughters of the Sacred Hearts were founded in Vicenza in 1836 by the priest Giovanni Antonio Farina. From their foundation they were defined as 'teachers of proven vocation', women consecrated to the work of charity and the formation of new generations...[read more]
The Sisters Teachers of St Dorothy Daughters of the Sacred Hearts were founded in Vicenza in 1836 by the priest Giovanni Antonio Farina. From their foundation they were defined as 'teachers of proven vocation', women consecrated to the work of charity and the formation of new generations...[read more]
Our story
The institute was built in a period of six years. During this period, it was planned to start the
first educational – Rehabilitation program. On June 30 th , 1971, Cardinal Maximilian Furstemberg inaugurated the school, whose management was entrusted to the Congregation of the Sisters Teachers of Saint Dorothy...[read more]
The institute was built in a period of six years. During this period, it was planned to start the
first educational – Rehabilitation program. On June 30 th , 1971, Cardinal Maximilian Furstemberg inaugurated the school, whose management was entrusted to the Congregation of the Sisters Teachers of Saint Dorothy...[read more]
Deafness in Palestine
Worldwide, one child out of a thousand is born totally or partially deaf. Partialor complete deafness is the most common sensory impairment, with a lifetime incidence of 1 in 10...[read more]
Worldwide, one child out of a thousand is born totally or partially deaf. Partialor complete deafness is the most common sensory impairment, with a lifetime incidence of 1 in 10...[read more]