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Across America on Two Wheels – Riding for a World Where Every Child Can Hear

Tom Wilson’s cross-country ride was more than an adventure; it was a mission to give children with hearing loss the opportunity to thrive.

Shaping the future of assistive technology

Hear the World Foundation is excited to have contributed to the newly launched Assistive Products Market Report 2025, developed by ATscale and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).

Hear the World is expanding its projects

Following a competitive selection process, we are pleased to announce support for two new project partners and the renewal of three existing collaborations.

Partner Spotlight: FUSNINPE is championing early intervention in El Salvador

In El Salvador, where access to diagnostic and treatment services is limited, organizations like our project partner FUSNINPE are essential.

Building sustainable access to speech and hearing care

Access to hearing and speech care remains out of reach for many. A recent experience in Cambodia highlights why global collaboration and training matter.

Hear the World Foundation’s 2024/2025 Activity Report is here!

In 2024/25, the Hear the World Foundation reached new heights, donating CHF 10.2 million to support hearing care for children around the world.

Hear the World volunteer’s impact in Jordan

As part of Hear the World Foundation’s global volunteering program, Sonova employees are encouraged to share their expertise with our projects around the world. Dr. Lisbeth Strang, an audiologist from Sonova Audiological Care in Austria, is one of the volunteers who supported our project partners from the Jordan University Hospital (JUH) in Amman. JUH is […]

Advisory Board Spotlight: Beatriz Novaes’ mission to empower children with hearing loss

For decades, Beatriz Novaes has been shaping the field of audiology in Brazil.

Hear the World welcomes new Managing Director

We are excited to announce the appointment of Elodie de Warlincourt as the new Managing Director of the Hear the World Foundation, effective April 1, 2025. Elodie brings with her 25 years of experience in philanthropy, international development, and humanitarian aid, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial approaches and strategic leadership. Prior to joining the […]

Celebrating the Success of Give for Good

We are deeply moved by the incredible response to our Give for Good campaign from Sonova employees around the world.