Announcing Remark!’s support

Jonny Remark!’s MD surprises Herbert with the good news. “Kudos to Herbert. It is amazing that he is giving up 6 months of his life to help another country develop their resources.”

Herbert Klein is now in Bali

In the video, we show you his team who he will be working with in Indonesia for 6 months to help train staff and set up Mental Health related projects in Indonesia.

United Nations & Disaster Risk Reduction Conference @ Bali

Herberts explains how this conference deliberated actions to reduce disaster risk for the most vulnerable, including Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, and persons with disabilities. He discovered many emotive stories from Deaf people who had first-hand experiences with disasters, and also met a real-life Deaf rescue specialist which lifted Herbert’s heart.

Herbert visits a Deaf Village and was shocked

Herbert was expecting a lively village full of happy and signing Deaf people as there would be no isolation in a Deaf village. The reality is the Deaf community lived in extreme poverty and did hard labour from dawn till dusk ours just to survive day by day.

* Warning this video may be distressing to watch *

Herbert finds out the low levels of Deaf people getting an education

Herbert is at this Deaf school in the Deaf village, he is very proud as he follows the story of the only Deaf Teacher in the school. She explains “Here, Deaf people are seen as stupid. They can’t read or write.” A determined character saw her overcome many challenges in her quest to be a Teacher. She has contributed to the education of 60,000 profoundly and severely Deaf children.

Herbert found this unique culture where it’s more tranquil and more accepting of Death. Family ties were stronger as family memories are cherished more as everyone would grow up hearing about great stories as told by their Great Grandfather who they will also pass on to their children. I have noticed more positive mental health compared to other regions - maybe this is why?

* Warning this video may be distressing to watch *

Herbert visited Palo and to see the how the Deaf community was holding up from a huge disaster that occurred on the 28th September 2018. Herbert was swept away by how dreadful this disaster was. In particular, 2 brave women had overcome the psychological effects of the event. They visited the disaster site, where they had once lived with their families. But despite having lost their homes, they survived, against the odds. A truly incredible story.

A major driving force in empowering Deaf people is Deaf businesses which often employ Deaf people which in itself is a huge mental wellbeing boost having a job and earning your own keep.

Herbert showcase two very different Deaf business, hopefully there will be more of those success stories. Enjoy!