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.
At just 3 years old, Aron was missing out on many of the sounds most children take for granted, including the sound of his mother's voice.
Living in Santa Ana, El Salvador, Aron struggled with conductive hearing loss, making it difficult to communicate, develop his speech, and fully connect with the world around him.
That began to change when Starkey Hearing Foundation fitted him with a bone conduction hearing device. Unlike traditional hearing aids, this technology sends sound vibrations through the bones of the skull directly to the inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear where his hearing loss occurs.
The moment Aron heard his mother's voice clearly, his expression said it all. What started as surprise quickly turned into a beautiful smile and laughter.
Today, Aron is making wonderful progress. He proudly wears his hearing device, continues developing his speech, and is discovering new ways to communicate with the people he loves.
For Aron, hearing isn't just about discovering new sounds. It's about having the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the world around him.
And at just 3 years old, his journey is only beginning.
Today, we celebrate the dedication, determination, and hard work of students at Starkey Hearing College in Zambia and Starkey Hearing Institutes in El Salvador and the Philippines.
Through hands-on training, education, and a commitment to serving others, these future hearing healthcare professionals are developing the skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference in their communities.
Your passion for learning and helping others is building a stronger hearing healthcare workforce and expanding access to care for generations to come.
Sometimes, hearing a loved one’s voice can make all the difference.
For Ofelia Banalo, 67, gradual hearing loss made conversations harder. Over time, she began pulling away from the people and moments that mattered most.
In 2016, Starkey Hearing Foundation provided Ofelia with her first hearing aids, helping her reconnect with family, friends, and everyday life.
Nearly 10 years later, after an accident damaged her hearing aids, Ofelia returned to us for support.
In 2025, she was fit with new hearing aids and once again able to hear the conversations, laughter, and voices of the people she loves.
Ofelia’s story is also a reminder of why aftercare matters. Hearing healthcare is not a single moment. It is an ongoing relationship that helps people stay connected to their families, communities, and the world around them.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we recognize the power of human connection and the role hearing can play in reducing isolation and helping people feel included.
At just 3 years old, Aron was missing out on many of the sounds most children take for granted, including the sound of his mother's voice.
Living in Santa Ana, El Salvador, Aron struggled with conductive hearing loss, making it difficult to communicate, develop his speech, and fully connect with the world around him.
That began to change when Starkey Hearing Foundation fitted him with a bone conduction hearing device. Unlike traditional hearing aids, this technology sends sound vibrations through the bones of the skull directly to the inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear where his hearing loss occurs.
The moment Aron heard his mother's voice clearly, his expression said it all. What started as surprise quickly turned into a beautiful smile and laughter.
Today, Aron is making wonderful progress. He proudly wears his hearing device, continues developing his speech, and is discovering new ways to communicate with the people he loves.
For Aron, hearing isn't just about discovering new sounds. It's about having the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the world around him.
And at just 3 years old, his journey is only beginning.
So the World May Hear.
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Happy World Students’ Day!
Today, we celebrate the dedication, determination, and hard work of students at Starkey Hearing College in Zambia and Starkey Hearing Institutes in El Salvador and the Philippines.
Through hands-on training, education, and a commitment to serving others, these future hearing healthcare professionals are developing the skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference in their communities.
Your passion for learning and helping others is building a stronger hearing healthcare workforce and expanding access to care for generations to come.
So the World May Hear.
#WorldStudentsDay #WorkforceDevelopment #HearingHealthcare #FutureLeaders #SoTheWorldMayHear ...
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Sometimes, hearing a loved one’s voice can make all the difference.
For Ofelia Banalo, 67, gradual hearing loss made conversations harder. Over time, she began pulling away from the people and moments that mattered most.
In 2016, Starkey Hearing Foundation provided Ofelia with her first hearing aids, helping her reconnect with family, friends, and everyday life.
Nearly 10 years later, after an accident damaged her hearing aids, Ofelia returned to us for support.
In 2025, she was fit with new hearing aids and once again able to hear the conversations, laughter, and voices of the people she loves.
Ofelia’s story is also a reminder of why aftercare matters. Hearing healthcare is not a single moment. It is an ongoing relationship that helps people stay connected to their families, communities, and the world around them.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we recognize the power of human connection and the role hearing can play in reducing isolation and helping people feel included.
So the World May Hear.
#SoTheWorldMayHear #Aftercare #StarkeyHearingFoundation #WorldMentalHealthDay ...
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