430 million
people have disabling hearing loss
94%
of people with hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids
80%
live in low- and middle-income countries
$980 billion
is the cost of untreated hearing loss to the global economy every year
Our Solution
We provide hearing care in areas without hearing clinics. We reduce the cost of hearing aids by over 90%. We create lasting change in the communities where we work. Here's how we do it:
Affordability
By using mobile technologies, we greatly reduce the cost of providing hearing aids for the poor.
Delivery
We train local women to provide last-mile distribution of hearing aids in their country.
Quality Care
We use high-quality, digital hearing aids and provide follow-up services for long-lasting care.
Why Hearing Matters
Over 400 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss and hearing loss is rising fast globally. Access to hearing care ensures that children and adults can break free from social isolation and reach their full potential. Hearing is critical to a child’s brain development and is essential for their ability to communicate and go to school. Addressing hearing loss ensures better mental health, greater educational attainment and access to jobs, and higher levels of economic productivity.
