In 2024/2025, the Hear the World Foundation reached new heights, donating CHF 10.2 million to support hearing care for children around the world — the largest contribution in our history. With this support, our program partners were able to screen 110,046 newborns and children for hearing loss, fit 3,084 newborns and children with hearing aids, and provide training to 4,978 individuals in audiology.
Our commitment goes beyond immediate impact. We continue to invest in sustainable, scalable solutions, working hand in hand with our 14 project partners across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. These collaborations strengthen local healthcare systems, expand access to care, and empower communities to support children with hearing loss over the long term.
Our project partners led impactful efforts across four key areas: awareness, access, capacity development, and advocacy. In India, the youth engagement program of the Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired helped raise awareness on the importance of the causes of hearing loss and encouraged early intervention. In Peru, Oír Para Crecer decentralized services expanding them to remote areas, ensuring that more children could receive hearing care closer to home. Our partner Academia Brasileira de Audiologia in Brazil focused on training professionals in pediatric audiology, while advocacy efforts by Jordan University Hospital helped shape national policies to improve early hearing detection and intervention. These programs help children now and they also build the systems needed to support children for years to come.
Our 2024/2025 Activity Report Highlights:
In this year’s report, you’ll find:
- A message from our Foundation President, Arnd Kaldowski
- Key facts and figures from across our global programs
- Powerful stories from our partners, highlighting work in access, awareness, capacity development, and advocacy
- Our financials
Our achievements were only possible thanks to the collective effort of our global partners, donors, and volunteers who contributed their time, skills, and heart to our mission. Thank you to all who support Hear the World Foundation — your contributions help children access hearing care and a brighter future!