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