Letters to a Buddy
Letters to a Buddy is a global initiative dedicated to connecting schools with Deaf and neurodiverse youth through letter exchanges and specially designed activity books. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves friendship, the program fosters empathy, communication, and cultural appreciation between diverse communities. With 5 chapters in Beijing, Los Angeles, Ecuador, and Canada, we collaborate with local Deaf schools and language rehabilitation centers to create one-on-one friendships.
Who We Are
Global Chapters
Beijing, China
Western Academy of Beijing & MiaoYu Youth Deaf Rehabilitation Center
Beijing BISS International School & Tianyun Hearing & Speech Rehabilitation Center
Beijing, China
Quito, Ecuador
British School Quito &
Instituto Nacional de Audición y Lenguaje
GuangZhou, China
Guang Zhou Chapter & The Guangzhou Association for the Deaf and Mute
Pinehurst School & Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Dear Pen Pal…
MiaoYu Youth Deaf Rehabilitation Center
Pilot School
Buddy School: Western Academy of Beijing
The MiaoYu Youth Deaf Rehabilitation Center in Beijing provides essential education and support to left-behind deaf children from the rural areas of China, yet many of these students lack opportunities to socialize and build friendships outside their school environment. The MiaoYu-WAB Pen Pal Program connects MiaoYu students, aged 8-16, with peers from WAB to foster friendships, enhance communication skills, and promote mutual understanding between the hearing and deaf communities.
