Ngwana Blaise, the founder of Mandrill Alert, is a passionate advocate for the deaf community in war-affected regions of Cameroon. As a hearing-impaired individual, Blaise understands the unique challenges faced by the deaf, especially in conflict zones.

His journey from overcoming societal pressure to mastering fashion design inspired him to empower others through vocational training, safety tools, and sign language education. Blaise’s vision is to transform how the world views deafness—not as a disability, but as a strength—and to create opportunities for safety, productivity, and dignity.