Faranak Foundation

At the Faranak Foundation’s inaugural fundraising gala, we were honoured to welcome Sara Yahyaei, a talented young Iranian Deaf woman whom we have known for many years. Today, we are proud to celebrate her remarkable journey. 💚

Sara did not have access to adequate early intervention opportunities during her childhood—opportunities that could have made a meaningful difference in her development and life. Yet, her story did not end there.

After moving to Canada, Sara continued to pursue her dreams. Today, she is a PhD student, a daf player, and a passionate musician who expresses her talents and aspirations through the power of music. 🥁✨

At our gala, Sara performed with her music group and shared a few words about her journey. Her story was a powerful reminder of the challenges that can arise when children do not receive the support they need early in life—and of the determination it takes to keep moving forward.

Every deaf and hard of hearing child deserves access to early intervention, family support, and equitable opportunities to learn, communicate, and reach their full potential.

At Faranak Foundation, we believe that early intervention is not a privilege; it is a right that can transform futures.

Dear Sara, we are proud of you and the path you are creating. May the rhythm of your daf inspire greater dreams, stronger communities, and a future filled with equal opportunities for every child. 💚🦋
در نخستین گالای بنیاد فرانک، افتخار داشتیم میزبان سارا یحیایی، دختر ناشنوای ایرانی، باشیم؛ جوانی هنرمند و پرتلاش که سال‌هاست او را می‌شناسیم و امروز با افتخار شاهد مسیر زیبای رشد و پیشرفت او هستیم. 💚

سارا در کودکی از فرصت‌های کافی برای مداخله زودهنگام برخوردار نبود؛ فرصت‌هایی که می‌توانستند مسیر رشد و زندگی او را تغییر دهند. اما داستان سارا در همان‌جا متوقف نشد.

او پس از مهاجرت به کانادا، با دنبال کردن رؤیا�