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Link to Video<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: https:\/\/www.connecthear.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConnectHear is a Pakistan-based social enterprise building AI-powered sign language accessibility technology. Our submission is presented by Azima Dhanjee, CEO and Co-Founder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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