Hear the World – an initiative by Phonak

Unique commitment

The Hear the World initiative covers various activities – from the education about the topic of hearing and hearing loss to the respective prevention measures such as offering hearing protection at events with high noise levels. At the center of the initiative is a foundation that aims at protecting people’s sense of hearing worldwide; the Hear the World Foundation, a charitable foundation with the following goals:

providing information, on a global basis, on the subject of hearing and hearing loss, thus contributing to the prevention of hearing defects and a better handling of hearing loss.

supporting groups, public institutions and private persons – through technology and financial assistance – who work towards the improvement of the quality of life and environment of people with hearing defects and the prevention of hearing defects.

supporting selected individuals with hearing problems and their environment.

supporting scientific studies and research projects on healthy and impaired hearing and on the handling and effects of hearing problems.

general activities in the interests of the further development and well-being of people with hearing problems, in particular the integration of people with a hearing loss into the world of the hearing, the promotion of understanding in society for the importance of good hearing and to counter discrimination against the hard of hearing in society.