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Our mission, "So the World May Hear," is about bringing understanding between people through caring and sharing.

10/18/2026

At just 3 years old, Aron was missing out on many of the sounds most children take for granted, including the sound of his mother's voice.

Living in Santa Ana, El Salvador, Aron struggled with conductive hearing loss, making it difficult to communicate, develop his speech, and fully connect with the world around him.

That began to change when Starkey Hearing Foundation fitted him with a bone conduction hearing device. Unlike traditional hearing aids, this technology sends sound vibrations through the bones of the skull directly to the inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear where his hearing loss occurs.

The moment Aron heard his mother's voice clearly, his expression said it all. What started as surprise quickly turned into a beautiful smile and laughter.

Today, Aron is making wonderful progress. He proudly wears his hearing device, continues developing his speech, and is discovering new ways to communicate with the people he loves.

For Aron, hearing isn't just about discovering new sounds. It's about having the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the world around him.

And at just 3 years old, his journey is only beginning.

So the World May Hear.

10/15/2026

Happy World Students’ Day!

Today, we celebrate the dedication, determination, and hard work of students at Starkey Hearing College in Zambia and Starkey Hearing Institutes in El Salvador and the Philippines.

Through hands-on training, education, and a commitment to serving others, these future hearing healthcare professionals are developing the skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference in their communities.

Your passion for learning and helping others is building a stronger hearing healthcare workforce and expanding access to care for generations to come.

So the World May Hear.

10/10/2026

Sometimes, hearing a loved one’s voice can make all the difference.

For Ofelia Banalo, 67, gradual hearing loss made conversations harder. Over time, she began pulling away from the people and moments that mattered most.

In 2016, Starkey Hearing Foundation provided Ofelia with her first hearing aids, helping her reconnect with family, friends, and everyday life.

Nearly 10 years later, after an accident damaged her hearing aids, Ofelia returned to us for support.

In 2025, she was fit with new hearing aids and once again able to hear the conversations, laughter, and voices of the people she loves.

Ofelia’s story is also a reminder of why aftercare matters. Hearing healthcare is not a single moment. It is an ongoing relationship that helps people stay connected to their families, communities, and the world around them.

On , we recognize the power of human connection and the role hearing can play in reducing isolation and helping people feel included.

So the World May Hear.

10/09/2026

Building the future of hearing healthcare.

WFA® Elite Training is underway in Tanzania and Malawi, bringing ear and hearing healthcare professionals together for advanced, hands-on training designed to strengthen skills, expand local capacity, and create sustainable access to hearing healthcare.

By investing in people and building expertise within communities, we’re helping strengthen hearing healthcare systems that can serve people for years to come.

10/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the teachers who do more than educate. They inspire, empower, and help create lasting change.

On World Teachers’ Day, we recognize the dedicated educators at Starkey Hearing Institute Latin America in El Salvador, Starkey Hearing Institute Asia Pacific in the Philippines, and Starkey Hearing College in Zambia, who are preparing the next generation of hearing healthcare professionals.

Their impact extends far beyond the classroom.

Every student trained brings new opportunities to a community. Every graduate who returns home carries the knowledge and skills to help more people hear, connect, and participate fully in the world around them.

This is how we build lasting change, by investing in people who will continue making a difference for generations to come.

To our educators around the world, thank you for sharing not only your knowledge, but your compassion and commitment to helping others.

So the World May Hear.

10/02/2026

A smile says it all.

This World Smile Day, we’re celebrating the moments of joy that come with hearing and connection.

From hearing a loved one’s voice to reconnecting with the world around them, every smile is a reminder of why access to hearing healthcare matters.

More connection. More opportunity. More reasons to smile.

So the World May Hear.

10/01/2026

The sounds we love are worth protecting.

From conversations with loved ones to music, laughter, and everyday moments, our hearing connects us to the world around us.

This National Protect Your Hearing Month, take a moment to protect your ears: lower the volume, use hearing protection, protect children from loud environments, and step away from excessive noise when you can.

Protect your hearing. Protect the moments that matter. 👂

09/21/2026

Today, on World Gratitude Day, we’re reminded that sometimes the greatest gifts are the moments we get to share with one another.

At Starkey Hearing Foundation, we’re grateful for every person, family, partner, and community who helps us make those moments possible.
The gift of hearing can mean hearing a loved one’s voice, a child’s laughter, a first word, or simply feeling more connected to the world around you.

We’re grateful for every opportunity to help people hear and communicate.
Today and every day, we’re thankful for the power of connection. 🌎💙

09/17/2026

“When I saw you, I saw God’s Mercy, and the hope I had lost was restored.”

For Mantoa Lebaka in Leribe, Lesotho, hearing means far more than sound. It means connection, independence, and the ability to provide for her family.

Mantoa first received hearing aids in 2015. Years later, when they stopped working, she found herself disconnected once again. As the primary provider for her children and grandchildren, she relies on community nutrition clubs and local work opportunities, many of which are shared simply by word of mouth. Without being able to hear, those opportunities became much harder to access.

Then one day, Mantoa spotted the Starkey Hearing Foundation team in her community.

Right outside her home, our team fitted Mantoa with new hearing aids. And once again, she could hear.

Today, Mantoa can reconnect with her community, pursue opportunities to support her family, and enjoy something that should never be taken for granted: conversations and laughter with her grandchildren.

This is why access to hearing healthcare matters. Restoring hearing can restore connection, opportunity, independence, and hope.

09/13/2026

Restoring Sound and Reclaiming Dreams

For years, 29-year-old Aubrey Belarmino from Marilao, Bulacan, navigated life with profound hearing loss.

Born with hearing loss, Aubrey grew up watching his mother struggle to find affordable hearing care. She was able to get him his first hearing aid when he was six, but it didn’t last. From high school through college, Aubrey continued moving forward without hearing aids, determined not to let his hearing loss stand in the way of his future.

Everything changed when his family learned about Starkey Hearing Foundation. They held onto hope and waited for the opportunity to attend a hearing mission. When that day finally came, Aubrey was fitted with a new pair of hearing aids.

With the gift of sound came a renewed sense of confidence and independence. Six months ago, Aubrey took another big step forward, launching his own rug business in his hometown and beginning to build a future on his own terms.

Recently, Aubrey returned to our Aftercare Service when his hearing aids needed repair. He left hearing clearly again, with the smile and confidence that had become such an important part of his journey.

Aubrey’s story reminds us that hearing care is about so much more than sound. It can open doors, restore confidence, and give people the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

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6500 City West Pkwy Suite 300
Eden Prairie, MN
55344

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http://starkeyhearingfoundation.org/donate, http://linktr.ee/StarkeyHearingFoundation

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