Check out this recent new story featured on ZNBC – Zambia’s largest television service provider showcasing the Starkey Hearing Institute and it’s great work happening in Zambia.
It’s the one thing Graciela Castillo keeps coming back to.
Because in every patient interaction, she sees lives change through the power of hearing.
What she’s learning today will extend far beyond the classroom, reaching communities, families, and futures.
“My goal is to help as many patients as possible,” Graciela shares. “We are learning so much so we can go out, share that knowledge with others, and help more people integrate into society.”
The future of hearing healthcare in El Salvador is growing brighter through leaders trained at Starkey Hearing Institute.
John is 7 years old and has lived with profound hearing loss since birth. For his mom, hearing aids always felt out of reach because they were simply too expensive.
As John grew more curious about the world, her worry grew with him. Busy roads were frightening. If he wandered too far, he couldn’t hear her call his name or warn him of danger.
Then, in just a few minutes, everything changed.
After receiving his hearing aids, John lit up. Birds. Passing cars. His own laughter. He clapped beside his ears, discovering each new sound with wonder.
Now curious, expressive, and more connected to the world around him, John proudly points to his hearing aids, wanting everyone to see.
Because for John, hearing isn’t just sound. It’s safety, confidence, connection, and joy.
The first three years of life are critical for brain development.
When children with hearing loss are identified and supported in the first six months, they build stronger language by age five—and are more likely to enter school ready to learn and stay on track.
That’s why Starkey Hearing Foundation brings care into the community. The WFA model reduces barriers, reaches children earlier, and supports them when it matters most.
Follow and share to help more children be found and supported earlier.
“Hearing is a miracle.”
It’s the one thing Graciela Castillo keeps coming back to.
Because in every patient interaction, she sees lives change through the power of hearing.
What she’s learning today will extend far beyond the classroom, reaching communities, families, and futures.
“My goal is to help as many patients as possible,” Graciela shares. “We are learning so much so we can go out, share that knowledge with others, and help more people integrate into society.”
The future of hearing healthcare in El Salvador is growing brighter through leaders trained at Starkey Hearing Institute.
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John is 7 years old and has lived with profound hearing loss since birth. For his mom, hearing aids always felt out of reach because they were simply too expensive.
As John grew more curious about the world, her worry grew with him. Busy roads were frightening. If he wandered too far, he couldn’t hear her call his name or warn him of danger.
Then, in just a few minutes, everything changed.
After receiving his hearing aids, John lit up. Birds. Passing cars. His own laughter. He clapped beside his ears, discovering each new sound with wonder.
Now curious, expressive, and more connected to the world around him, John proudly points to his hearing aids, wanting everyone to see.
Because for John, hearing isn’t just sound. It’s safety, confidence, connection, and joy.
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Early intervention changes everything.
The first three years of life are critical for brain development.
When children with hearing loss are identified and supported in the first six months, they build stronger language by age five—and are more likely to enter school ready to learn and stay on track.
That’s why Starkey Hearing Foundation brings care into the community. The WFA model reduces barriers, reaches children earlier, and supports them when it matters most.
Follow and share to help more children be found and supported earlier.
#SoTheWorldMayHear ... See MoreSee Less
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