Let the Deaf Be Heard

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Image Source: See, Hear, Speak No Deaf painting by Nancy Rourke

An official Zwakala song was launched at the 2011 gala event. The song was first performed at this event by Mango Groove, and signed by Candice Morgan. The song incorporates the objectives of Zwakala, but can also be seen as a struggle song for the Deaf as it acknowledges the struggle following the 1880 Milan Congress, while giving hope for the future.

Zwakala: Let the Deaf Be Heard (Lyrics)

For too long
Our hands have been silent
For too long
Our hands have been tied
For too long we have stood in the shadows
For too long we wordlessly cried.

Zwakala!
Let us unite
Zwakala!
Together we will fight
Zwakala!
Let the Deaf be heard
Shout out the word.

Let the Deaf Be Heard.

For too long
Our language was hidden
For too long
Our language was dumb
For too long it was spoken in secret
But no longer, for now our time has come.

Zwakala!
Let us unite
Zwakala!
Together we will fight
Zwakala!
Let the Deaf be heard
Zwakala shout out the word.

Let the Deaf be Heard.