VARTA Microbattery and the Hear the World Foundation are delighted to extend their long-standing partnership until 31 March 2028. Together, they will continue to work towards improving the quality of life for children with hearing loss in low- and middle-income countries.
Since 2013, VARTA Microbattery has been supporting the Hear the World Foundation as a global partner – in particular by providing premium hearing aid batteries. With the extended partnership, batteries will continue to be provided annually to support projects worldwide and give thousands of children access to urgently needed hearing technology.
Targeted help for children worldwide
The Hear the World Foundation works with partners to ensure that affected children have access to high-quality audiological care, regardless of their country of origin or socio-economic status. The focus is always on the child: specialists, families and national structures are involved in order to create sustainable care solutions and promote the full potential of every child.
The Foundation’s work spans Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Long-term partnership with lasting impact
‘At VARTA Microbattery, we believe that technology should serve humanity. Our ongoing partnership with the Hear the World Foundation is an expression of our social responsibility. Together, we are enabling children around the world to live better lives through good hearing,’ says Torsten Schmerer, Managing Director of VARTA Microbattery GmbH & VARTA Micro Production GmbH.
Elodie de Warlincourt, Managing Director of the Hear the World Foundation, added: ‘Thanks to the support of VARTA AG, we can reach even more children and provide lasting help. Together, we are making a real difference.’
About VARTA AG
VARTA AG produces and markets a comprehensive battery portfolio ranging from microbatteries, household batteries and energy storage systems to customised battery solutions for a wide range of applications. The VARTA AG Group currently employs around 4,000 people. With five production and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia as well as distribution centres in Asia, Europe and the USA, VARTA AG’s operating subsidiaries are currently active in over 100 countries worldwide.
About Hear the World Foundation
Hear the World Foundation, founded by Sonova in 2006, believes that every child deserves to have a chance to hear well and live life to their full potential. Hear the World’s purpose is to scale its programs, strengthen partnerships, and drive systemic change in hearing healthcare for children living in low-and middle-income countries.
Press contact
interim press spokesperson VARTA AG
Dirk Schmitt
Mobile: +49 170 302 8833
E-mail: d.schmitt@rosenbergsc.com / PR@varta-ag.com
Hear the World Foundation communications
Rina Hernandez-Sae Ma
Mobile: +49 170 302 8833
E-mail: d.schmitt@rosenbergsc.com / PR@varta-ag.com