by Paige Stringer | Oct 14, 2021 | audiology, auditory-verbal practice, AVT, developing countries, early intervention, global foundation, Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, global health, hearing loss, hearing screening
We are thrilled to announce our newest initiative in Bhutan! A collaboration between the Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, the Kingdom of Bhutan, United Nations Technology Bank, and Medtronic Labs, the multi-year Hear, Listen and Speak program will...
by Paige Stringer | Dec 3, 2020 | audiology, auditory-verbal practice, cochlear implants, developing countries, early intervention, global health, hearing loss
As 2020 comes to a close, we are reflecting on all that we have to be thankful for in spite a challenging year for the world. We are so grateful that the Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss has many things to celebrate, thanks our generous and steadfast...
by Paige Stringer | Sep 24, 2020 | audiology, developing countries, global health, hearing loss, Mongolia, pediatrics, research
Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss Executive Director Paige Stringer recently completed a research study in Mongolia in collaboration with the Mongolia Ministry of Health and the University of Washington. The aim of the qualitative study was to...
by Paige Stringer | Jul 11, 2020 | audiology, auditory-verbal practice, Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, hearing loss, listening and spoken language, Vietnam
Through a life-changing partnership with Hear the World Foundation, the Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss enabled 10 young children with significant hearing loss in Vietnam to receive cochlear implants in 2019.The children are being supported ongoing...
by Paige Stringer | Jul 2, 2020 | audiology, auditory-verbal practice, AVT, cochlear implants, developing countries, early intervention, ENT, Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, hearing loss, World Health Organization
Hearing loss is a significant global issue. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) there are about 466 million people, or 5% of the world’s population, who have a degree of hearing loss that impacts their daily life and ability to engage with other people....
by Paige Stringer | Mar 3, 2020 | audiology, early intervention, Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, World Health Organization, World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is held on March 3 each year to raise awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and to promote ear and hearing care across the world. The Global Foundation for Children With Hearing Loss is proud to be a member of the WHO World...
