Hearing The Call

01/11/2026

Serve with Purpose – Give 10

At Hearing the Call, one of our core pillars is Serve with Purpose — and it comes to life through our Give 10 philosophy.

Every time a participant supports our mission, we ask them to “give 10”:
• 10 minutes
• 10 dollars
• 10 acts of kindness
• 10 moments of service

It’s simple, meaningful, and powerful.
Because when we each give a little, we collectively create a ripple of hope that reaches around the world.

Serving with purpose isn’t a task — it’s a way of living.
And together, we are amplifying the Sound of Hope in communities everywhere.

01/09/2026

In 2016, at the age of six, Sylvia’s life took a pivotal turn when she met the team from Hearing the Call. Born in Zambia, Sylvia spent the early years of her life enveloped in a world without sound, unable to hear or speak. During an outreach, the team fit Sylvia with hearing aids enabling her to truly hear for the first time. Her initial word was “mama”, marked by the beginning of her vocal expressions and opened new avenues for her development. The impact of this intervention extended beyond the immediate moment. With her newfound ability to hear, Sylvia enrolled in a special school at the Village of Hope. Each year, the team observed significant progress in her communication skills and overall development, underscoring the profound effect that access to hearing can have on a child’s life. Sylvia is now able to not only read and write but to speak. This has given her the ability to fully connect to the world around her. Sylvia’s story highlights the critical need for accessible hearing healthcare in this region.

Over the years, Hearing the Call has been able to take 142 volunteers to Zambia to participate in 34 clinic days. We have provided access to hearing aids for over 397 adults and 96 children. 1018 people were screened for hearing impairment and over 880 ears have been cleaned or referred for follow up care. Our recent partnerships with the Ministry of Health and Village of Hope have opened the door for us to raise a hearing healthcare clinic to treat and train the rural areas of Zambia.

You can be a part of this vision today! Join us on a trip. Give to support the clinic. Invest in follow up care for rural Chibombo. Every donation matters. Every person matters.

Donation link: https://hubs.ly/Q03Zgvyq0

01/08/2026

Applied Improv in Audiology: Building Communication, Resilience & Rapport

Join us Friday, January 16 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST for an interactive and engaging webinar led by Gail M. Whitelaw, PhD.

This session explores how applied improvisation and humor can strengthen communication, enhance counseling effectiveness, and build authentic rapport in audiology and healthcare settings. Participants will gain practical strategies grounded in science to thoughtfully and ethically incorporate humor into patient interactions—supporting resilience for both clinicians and those they serve.

Dr. Whitelaw will address:
• The science behind humor in healthcare
• Applied improv techniques for counseling and patient connection
• Tools to improve engagement, empathy, and clinical presence

Purpose with Impact
All proceeds from this webinar will directly support the Tanzania Capital Fund, helping expand capacity to identify and treat hearing loss in children and strengthen sustainable pediatric hearing healthcare.

Learn. Connect. Give back.

Register today and be part of meaningful change—one conversation at a time.

https://hubs.ly/Q03Zgv_R0

01/07/2026

What does untreated hearing loss feel like?
It’s not just about missing sounds — it’s about missing moments.

For millions around the world, untreated hearing loss leads to:
• withdrawing from conversations
• feeling isolated or disconnected
• struggling at work and school
• increased fatigue from trying to “keep up”

At Hearing the Call, we meet people right where they are with care, compassion, and sustainable solutions.
Because no one should feel left out of their own life.

This is why we serve.
And why we believe everyone deserves to hear.

01/05/2026

Become a Super HEAR-O

Every child deserves the chance to hear, learn, and connect.

By becoming a Super HEAR-O, your annual commitment helps provide hearing healthcare for children and families who would otherwise go without.

Your support fuels:
👂 Hearing evaluations
🎧 Life-changing hearing technology
💙 Follow-up care and long-term support

This is more than a donation—it’s a promise of connection, confidence, and opportunity.

Join the heroes changing lives through the Gift of Hearing.

Become a Super HEAR-O today. https://hubs.ly/Q03ZgvHH0

01/04/2026

Today we’re looking back to a powerful moment from our 2023 outreach in Zambia — when Ken and Nora met with a local tribal chief.

This visit wasn’t just ceremonial — it symbolized trust, partnership, and a shared commitment to bringing hearing healthcare to the community. Meaningful change happens when local leaders and global partners walk together with respect and purpose.

Moments like this remind us that Hearing the Call is more than a mission…
it’s a relationship, a collaboration, and a promise of hope. https://hubs.ly/Q03ZgvY60

01/03/2026

What does “Hearing the Call” really mean?
It’s more than a name — it’s a movement.

Every day, we partner with communities around the world to bring the "Sound of Hope" to people who have waited years to hear clearly again. This outreach isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about sustainable hearing care, empowering local partners, and transforming lives through connection and compassion.

Because everyone deserves to hear — and everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Join us in answering the call in 2026.

https://hubs.ly/Q03ZgvPT0

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Hearing the Call!

In 2025, together we changed lives, strengthened communities, and brought the Sound of Hope to families around the world.

As we step into 2026, we remain committed to one simple belief:
Everyone should be given the opportunity for dignified, quality hearing health care that changes lives.

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, partner, and supporter who made last year extraordinary. The impact continues — and we can’t wait to write the next chapter with you.

Here’s to a year of service, hope, and life-changing moments.

12/18/2025

As we look back on an incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude for the lives touched through Hearing the Call.

From local communities here at home to outreach clinics around the world, 2025 was filled with hearing smiles, restored connections, and powerful reminders of why access to hearing healthcare matters. This impact is only possible because of our volunteers, partners, donors, and audiologists who give so generously.

🎥 Watch our Year in Review:
https://youtu.be/pcbs6q3A59A

As the year comes to a close, you still have time to make a difference. Consider making a gift before the end of the year and help us make 2026 even more impactful. Your generosity can be the reason someone hears “I love you” for the first time in 2026.

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11/27/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving, we want to say thank you to our amazing community.

You remind us why this work matters.

We’re grateful for the chance to support your hearing journey and keep you connected to the people you love most.

Wishing you and your family a warm and joyful Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

Coming up soon! Don't forget about our upcoming CEU-Eligible event! Optimal Hearing Aid Fittings with Auditory and Cognitive Processes in Mind by Heidi Hill, Aud

Join us for an inspiring and educational event that makes a global impact. By attending this CEU-eligible session, you’re not only enhancing your clinical knowledge, you’re also helping transform hearing healthcare in Malawi.

Click the link below to find out more and register!

As hearing aid technology advances, so must our clinical approach—especially for older adults facing both hearing loss and cognitive decline. This session explores how traditional fittings can unintentionally increase distortion and listening effo...

11/24/2025

Meet Joy, a young girl from Zambia who didn’t realize she had hearing loss after a head injury. Her friends thought she was ignoring them, even being mean. But Joy simply couldn’t hear them.

At a Hearing the Call clinic, she was tested and fitted with hearing aids. And for the first time in years, she heard again. Her smile said it all. Now, she’s back in school, dreaming of becoming an engineer and a future once silent is now full of sound and possibility.

When you join a trip, you help rewrite stories like Joy’s… One life-changing sound at a time.

Sign up for a 2026 Trip https://hearingthecall.org/outreach2026/?v=overview