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Organization: Free Love Organization (FLO)
Project title: Breaking Stigma by Embracing Hearing Care
Primary region: AFR
Country: Rwanda
Event Description:
FLO plans to host a community event on World Hearing Day 2025, focusing on the theme “Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself to Make Ear and Hearing Care a Reality for All.” The event will include interactive workshops for the general public and local authorities, faith leaders and healthcare providers to raise awareness about hearing loss and its impact. Activities will include free hearing screenings, educational sessions on early identification and timely rehabilitation and distribution of informational materials. Expert speakers will address the stigma associated with hearing loss by emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and access to ear and hearing care. FLO will also conduct a social media campaign to amplify awareness and reach a broader audience. By targeting both individuals and decision-makers, the event aims to foster understanding, reduce stigma and encourage policies that improve access to hearing healthcare services, benefiting over 500 million people globally living with disabling hearing loss.
Submitter: MBARUSHIMANA Dieudonne