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“When I saw you, I saw God’s Mercy, and the hope I had lost was restored.”
For Mantoa Lebaka in Leribe, Lesotho, hearing means far more than sound. It means connection, independence, and the ability to provide for her family.
Mantoa first received hearing aids in 2015. Years later, when they stopped working, she found herself disconnected once again. As the primary provider for her children and grandchildren, she relies on community nutrition clubs and local work opportunities, many of which are shared simply by word of mouth. Without being able to hear, those opportunities became much harder to access.
Then one day, Mantoa spotted the Starkey Hearing Foundation team in her community.
Right outside her home, our team fitted Mantoa with new hearing aids. And once again, she could hear.
Today, Mantoa can reconnect with her community, pursue opportunities to support her family, and enjoy something that should never be taken for granted: conversations and laughter with her grandchildren.
This is why access to hearing healthcare matters. Restoring hearing can restore connection, opportunity, independence, and hope.
For years, 29-year-old Aubrey Belarmino from Marilao, Bulacan, navigated life with profound hearing loss.
Born with hearing loss, Aubrey grew up watching his mother struggle to find affordable hearing care. She was able to get him his first hearing aid when he was six, but it didn’t last. From high school through college, Aubrey continued moving forward without hearing aids, determined not to let his hearing loss stand in the way of his future.
Everything changed when his family learned about Starkey Hearing Foundation. They held onto hope and waited for the opportunity to attend a hearing mission. When that day finally came, Aubrey was fitted with a new pair of hearing aids.
With the gift of sound came a renewed sense of confidence and independence. Six months ago, Aubrey took another big step forward, launching his own rug business in his hometown and beginning to build a future on his own terms.
Recently, Aubrey returned to our Aftercare Service when his hearing aids needed repair. He left hearing clearly again, with the smile and confidence that had become such an important part of his journey.
Aubrey’s story reminds us that hearing care is about so much more than sound. It can open doors, restore confidence, and give people the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
This National Deaf Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. At Starkey Hearing Foundation, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to connect, communicate, and fully participate in the moments that matter. Awareness starts with listening, learning, and creating a world where communication is accessible to all. Together, we can build greater understanding, break down barriers, and celebrate the many ways we connect with one another. 💙 #NationalDeafAwarenessMonth#DeafAwareness#HardOfHearing#Accessibility#Inclusion#StarkeyHearingFoundation...
“When I saw you, I saw God’s Mercy, and the hope I had lost was restored.”
For Mantoa Lebaka in Leribe, Lesotho, hearing means far more than sound. It means connection, independence, and the ability to provide for her family.
Mantoa first received hearing aids in 2015. Years later, when they stopped working, she found herself disconnected once again. As the primary provider for her children and grandchildren, she relies on community nutrition clubs and local work opportunities, many of which are shared simply by word of mouth. Without being able to hear, those opportunities became much harder to access.
Then one day, Mantoa spotted the Starkey Hearing Foundation team in her community.
Right outside her home, our team fitted Mantoa with new hearing aids. And once again, she could hear.
Today, Mantoa can reconnect with her community, pursue opportunities to support her family, and enjoy something that should never be taken for granted: conversations and laughter with her grandchildren.
This is why access to hearing healthcare matters. Restoring hearing can restore connection, opportunity, independence, and hope.
#SoTheWorldMayHear #HearingHealthcare #Lesotho ...
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Restoring Sound and Reclaiming Dreams
For years, 29-year-old Aubrey Belarmino from Marilao, Bulacan, navigated life with profound hearing loss.
Born with hearing loss, Aubrey grew up watching his mother struggle to find affordable hearing care. She was able to get him his first hearing aid when he was six, but it didn’t last. From high school through college, Aubrey continued moving forward without hearing aids, determined not to let his hearing loss stand in the way of his future.
Everything changed when his family learned about Starkey Hearing Foundation. They held onto hope and waited for the opportunity to attend a hearing mission. When that day finally came, Aubrey was fitted with a new pair of hearing aids.
With the gift of sound came a renewed sense of confidence and independence. Six months ago, Aubrey took another big step forward, launching his own rug business in his hometown and beginning to build a future on his own terms.
Recently, Aubrey returned to our Aftercare Service when his hearing aids needed repair. He left hearing clearly again, with the smile and confidence that had become such an important part of his journey.
Aubrey’s story reminds us that hearing care is about so much more than sound. It can open doors, restore confidence, and give people the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
#SoTheWorldMayHear #StarkeyHearingFoundation #GlobalImpact #Aftercare ...
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This National Deaf Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
At Starkey Hearing Foundation, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to connect, communicate, and fully participate in the moments that matter. Awareness starts with listening, learning, and creating a world where communication is accessible to all.
Together, we can build greater understanding, break down barriers, and celebrate the many ways we connect with one another. 💙
#NationalDeafAwarenessMonth #DeafAwareness #HardOfHearing #Accessibility #Inclusion #StarkeyHearingFoundation ...
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