12th WFDRSA Youth Camp inaugurated in Goa; Deaf Youth Leaders from Across Asia come together for Leadership and Empowerment

The 12th World Federation of the Deaf Regional Secretariat of Asia (WFDRSA) Youth Camp has been inaugurated in Goa, bringing together young Deaf leaders from around 10 countries across Asia. Scheduled from October 5 to 9, 2026, the five-day event focuses on leadership, advocacy, communication, cultural exchange, and networking. The camp is organized by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, alongside the All India Federation of the Deaf and the Goa Association of the Deaf. It forms part of broader regional events held in Goa from October 5 to 11, which include representative meetings for youth and women, conferences on sign language and interpretation, and an inclusive run.