Organization: Society With A Teamwork
Project title: “Changing Mindsets: Empowering Communities for Inclusive Ear and Hearing Care”
Primary region: AFR
Country: Uganda
Event Description:
Project Objectives
Raise Awareness – Educate communities on hearing health, risk factors, and early intervention.
Reduce Stigma – Challenge misconceptions and negative attitudes toward hearing loss.
Improve Accessibility – Strengthen healthcare systems for inclusive ear and hearing care.
Empower Individuals – Provide training and resources for self-care and advocacy.
Activity
Stakeholder Engagement & Entry Meetings                  Engage government officials, healthcare providers, educators, and
                                                                                    community leaders to support hearing care initiatives
Public Awareness Campaigns                                      Use media, community dialogues, and schools to educate about ear
                                                                                   care, prevention, and early intervention.
Hearing Screening & Mobile Clinics                             Partner with health professionals to offer free hearing tests and
                                                                                   referrals.
Assistive Technology & Support Programs                   Promote hearing aids, communication tools, and support systems.
Advocacy & Policy Engagement                                     Work with policymakers to integrate hearing care into health policies
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting                          Track progress, collect data, and assess impact.
Submitter: Nsulumbi Noah