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Statistics for Christian Mission for the Deaf

The following table gives an idea of the statistical challenges faced by Christian Mission for the Deaf, and the number of schools and/or Sunday schools opened in each country. It lists the schools opened by Dr. Foster from 1957-1987.

Country
Est Deaf Population Schools Opened

Benin 6,100 1

Burkina Faso 11,266 2

Burundi 5,537 1

Cameroon 15,029 1

Central Africa Rep 3,375 1

Chad 7,359 3

Dem. Rep. of Congo (Zaire) 49,000 13

Gabon 1,207 1

Ghana 18,497 2

Ivory Coast 15,446 1

Nigeria 110,532 3

Senegal 9,723 1

Togo 4,905 1

Total 257,976 31

Some of the schools have closed due to civil war and political unrest. Others have been taken over by local governments or other groups. A number of other organizations now open and/or support schools in Africa, and they can be found on Google.