No One Should be Left out of the Conversation.
EthioSign makes Ethiopian Sign Language accessible to everyone — deaf individuals, families, educators, and communities — through beautifully simple, video-based mobile learning.
The problem
Silence should never mean isolation.
In Ethiopia, over a million people live with deafness or hearing impairment. Yet the resources they need to communicate, learn, and belong are almost entirely absent.
Most families have no way to learn sign language. Most schools have no trained interpreters. And for those in rural or remote areas, even these limited resources are completely out of reach.
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- No widespread sign language curriculum in Ethiopian schools
- Deaf children lack the tools to learn independently
- Families are left without guidance or accessible resources
- Remote communities face near-total communication barriers
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95%
of Ethiopian families with a deaf child do not know sign language
EthioSign
is building the first accessible, offline-capable Ethiopian Sign Language learning platform.
What EthioSign offers
Sign language learning, reimagined for Ethiopia.
Designed from the ground up for Ethiopian learners — with offline access, local language support, and real-world communication at its core.
Video-based interactive lessons
Step-by-step video lessons taught in Ethiopian Sign Language, designed for complete beginners through to confident signers.
Works offline, anywhere
No internet? No problem. EthioSign is built for Ethiopia's reality — lessons download for use in rural and low-connectivity environments.
Built for the whole family
Parents, siblings, grandparents, and teachers can all learn alongside deaf children — making communication a shared family journey.
Supportive learning community
Connect with learners across Ethiopia, share your progress, and practice with peers in a safe and encouraging environment.
Everyday practical skills
Lessons are grounded in real life — home, school, markets, healthcare. Users gain skills they can apply from day one.
Early access is open
Be the first to learn with EthioSign.
How it works
Start signing in three steps.
EthioSign is designed to remove every barrier between you and communication.
Download the app
Free to download on Android and iOS. Works on any phone, anywhere in Ethiopia.
Choose your path
Select your role — parent, teacher, student, or deaf individual — and get a personalized learning journey.
Learn and connect
Follow video lessons, practice daily, and join a growing community of signers across Ethiopia.
Who it's for
For everyone who wants
to bridge the gap.
Deaf & hard of hearing individuals
Gain the language tools to communicate confidently, access resources, and participate fully in community life.
Families of deaf children
Learn sign language together at home, at your own pace. Build real connection using language your child understands.
Educators & teachers
Equip yourself with the skills to teach and support deaf students, even without formal interpreter training.
Schools & institutions
Integrate EthioSign into your curriculum and partner with us to bring sign language education to your entire community.
Why it matters
Communication is not a privilege. It is a right.
Access to language shapes every part of a person's life — their education, their relationships, their sense of self. EthioSign exists to make sure that no Ethiopian is left without it.
Deaf children thrive at home and in school with learning tools designed for them
Parents, teachers, and communities can communicate confidently with deaf individuals
Ethiopian Sign Language becomes recognized and celebrated as part of national culture
Social isolation is replaced by opportunity — in education, work, and community life
Join the waitlist
Be first to access
EthioSign.
We're opening early access to a select group of learners, families, and educators. Sign up now to get priority access, exclusive updates, and help shape the app before it launches.
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- Priority access before public launch
- Exclusive updates on development progress
- Free access during the beta period
- Your feedback shapes the final product
Partner with us
Let's build something
meaningful together.
We're looking for organizations, schools, NGOs, and impact investors who share our belief that communication is a right — not a privilege. Together, we can scale EthioSign across Ethiopia.
Schools & universities
Bring sign language learning into your curriculum
NGOs & nonprofits
Amplify your inclusion and accessibility work
Impact investors
Back a mission-driven EdTech with real social impact
Send us a message
We respond to all inquiries within 2–3 business days.