According to the World Health Organization, as of March 2019 around 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss. However, barely 10% is proficient in sign language and only 2% of this population officially received education in sign language. While accessibility is a major factor, legality is another issue that is relatively common, especially in developing countries.
Over 150 young people across Asia-Pacific gathered in Bangkok for four days in an event dubbed as SHAPE APAC 2018. For outsiders little was known about what was to happen. For Global Shapers that are now 7,000 strong globally the event was one not to be missed. The event was organised by Global Shapers Bangkok Hub, an activity largely by and for fellow Global Shapers Community, a volunteer initiative of the World Economic Forum.
