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Organization: Rural Women Development Trust
Title: Healthy Ears for Women Behind the Spindles
Alternate tite:
Healthy ears for women behind the spindles
Description:
Theme: “Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself! Make Ear & Hearing Care a Reality for All!”
As part of World Hearing Day 2025, an ear health screening camp was conducted in Edappadi for women workers in spinning mills, collaboration with WHO and the World Hearing Forum. This initiative aligned with the global theme, emphasizing the need to change mindsets and empower individuals to prioritize ear and hearing care. A government medical team screened 56 women, identifying 10 with hearing difficulties, who were referred for further treatment. To raise awareness, 10 educational camps were held from March 3rd to 15th, benefiting 780 women workers. We aim to reach 1500 women workers by 31st march 2025. Additionally, a Facebook and WhatsApp campaign was launched on ear health and workplace noise protection. Advocacy efforts with government officials and employers focused on implementing safety standards to protect workers from occupational hearing risks. This initiative reinforces the importance of hearing care and workplace safety for women in the textile industry.
Primary site: SEAR- India
Secondary sites: Tamilnadu
Impactful Story:
Rajamani, a 37-year-old worker at Pallava Spinning Mill for over 10 years, attended a Hearing Day health camp, where the physician diagnosed significant hearing loss due to prolonged noise exposure. She was advised to minimize exposure to loud environments. The medical team also cleaned her ears, removing accumulated cotton dust. Similar issues were found among other mill workers. Her story raised awareness among 56 women workers, emphasizing the importance of regular health check-ups and preventive measures to protect against occupational hazards in spinning mills.
General Photos
Awareness Education by Physician
Visual Education session
Participant group photo
IEC material distribution
Types of Engagement:
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: No
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations: Women workers working in spinning mills
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: No