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Organization: Leeyo Multipurpose Society
Title: Hearing Horizons: Expanding Access, Changing Lives
Alternate tite:
Hearing horizons: Expanding access, changing lives
Description:
Leeyo Multipurpose Society successfully organized World Hearing Day on March 3, 2025, to promote early hearing detection and intervention. The event began with a guest reception, welcome address, and felicitation of esteemed guests.
Guest Speakers & Discussions
Dr. Jego Ori (Asst. Professor, ENT, TRIHMS) spoke on medical advancements in hearing care.
Dr. Dampak Mindo (State Nodal Officer UID, Directorate of Health Service) highlighted government initiatives.
Hearing Horizons Initiative
The event introduced Hearing Horizons, addressing hearing care needs. It featured awareness workshops, free screenings, ear care kits distribution, and hearing aid demonstrations. Cultural activities like songs and storytelling helped engage the community, while trained youth volunteers (“Hearing Champions”) led school and community outreach.
Advocacy & Cultural Sessions
Roundtable discussions with policymakers highlighted hearing care gaps and proposed solutions.
Local and Classical Dance Performances by Leeyo Multipurpose Society Team.
Speech Competition on “The Importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention.”
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks and refreshments. Gratitude to all speakers, participants, and volunteers for their support.
Primary site: SEAR- India
General Photos
Group photo of speakers, participants, students & organizers
Awareness programme for school students
Dr. Jego Ori explaining ear care and preventive measures
A Local Dance Performance by Students and Volunteers
Types of Engagement:
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations:
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: No