Starkey Hearing Foundation

Starkey Hearing Foundation Our mission, "So the World May Hear," is about bringing understanding between people through caring and sharing.

09/01/2026

Happy Birthday, Larry Fitzgerald!

For years, Larry has generously shared his time, heart, and energy with Starkey Hearing Foundation, helping us bring the gift of hearing to people and communities around the world.

Today, we’re celebrating Larry by looking back at a special trip to Manila, Philippines, in 2016. He joined us for a hearing mission, connecting with the people we served, and also found some time to explore the city through another one of his passions: photography.

Larry, thank you for always showing up with kindness, giving back, and believing in our mission. We’re grateful for your friendship and for the difference you continue to make.

Happy Birthday, Larry!

Individual rights begin with access.On Individual Rights Day, we recognize that everyone deserves the opportunity to ful...
08/29/2026

Individual rights begin with access.

On Individual Rights Day, we recognize that everyone deserves the opportunity to fully participate in their family, community, and future. Access to healthcare, including hearing healthcare, plays an important role in making that possible.

The ability to hear and communicate can shape education, employment, independence, and connection. Yet for millions of people around the world, hearing healthcare remains out of reach simply because of where they live or the resources available to them.

Starkey Hearing Foundation is working to change that by helping communities build sustainable hearing healthcare systems and bringing care closer to the people who need it.

Because hearing healthcare is about more than access to a service. It is about giving people the opportunity to learn, work, connect, and participate fully in the world around them.

For John, better hearing means a better day at work.John Tirusasira is a 44-year-old commercial motorcycle rider from Bu...
08/27/2026

For John, better hearing means a better day at work.

John Tirusasira is a 44-year-old commercial motorcycle rider from Bugiri District, Uganda. Every day, his customers rely on him to get where they need to go. But for years, hearing loss made it difficult for John to understand their directions and communicate along the way.

On World Hearing Day, John received hearing aids. Today, he can hear his customers more clearly, communicate with greater ease, and do his job with more confidence.

John recently returned for aftercare and a new supply of batteries, an important part of helping ensure he continues to benefit from his hearing aids long after his initial fitting.

Because access to hearing healthcare is about more than hearing. It is about connection, independence, and the ability to keep moving forward.

Staying connected matters at every age.Hearing a familiar voice. Sharing a laugh with family. Enjoying a favorite song. ...
08/21/2026

Staying connected matters at every age.

Hearing a familiar voice. Sharing a laugh with family. Enjoying a favorite song. Reconnecting with the people and moments you love. These everyday connections bring joy and meaning to our lives.

Through Starkey Hearing Institutes around the world, more than 300 graduates are helping bring hearing healthcare closer to home, expanding access to care in the communities they serve.

Because hearing healthcare is about more than hearing. It is about staying connected to the people, experiences, and moments that make life meaningful.

On World Photography Day, we’re reminded of the power of a moment captured in time and the future of possibilities it ca...
08/19/2026

On World Photography Day, we’re reminded of the power of a moment captured in time and the future of possibilities it can represent.

These photographs capture a simple but powerful idea: access to hearing healthcare can help open the door to education and opportunity.

The opportunity to learn, to participate, to connect with others, and to build a future filled with possibility.

Because every child deserves the freedom to hear and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Back to school. Back to possibility.For years, Mary’s hearing loss made it increasingly difficult for her to learn and p...
08/16/2026

Back to school. Back to possibility.

For years, Mary’s hearing loss made it increasingly difficult for her to learn and participate in the classroom. Eventually, her mother made the difficult decision to pull her out of school, believing it was the only option.

Then Mary received hearing aids.

Within six months, her hearing improved and her speech became clearer. Her mother saw the difference and felt confident that Mary was ready to return to school.

Today, Mary is back in the classroom, learning alongside her peers and building a future that once felt out of reach.

For Mary, access to hearing healthcare didn’t just help her hear. It helped open the door back to her education.

08/12/2026

Two smiling twins.
One unforgettable dance party.

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the potential of young people everywhere and the opportunities that help them thrive.

Access to hearing healthcare early in a child’s life can open the door to language development, confidence, learning, and greater connection with the world around them.

And sometimes, it looks as simple as two children hearing the music and dancing together.

Because every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

08/09/2026

A proud mother. A joyful son. A moment made possible through access to hearing healthcare.

This is the power of the WFA® Community-Based Hearing Healthcare Model.

By bringing hearing healthcare closer to the communities where people live, the WFA model reduces barriers to care and creates more opportunities for connection, confidence, and joy.

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to hear the moments that matter most.

Every child experiences the world a little differently.For Nolan, one unforgettable day opened up a whole new way of exp...
08/06/2026

Every child experiences the world a little differently.

For Nolan, one unforgettable day opened up a whole new way of exploring it.

At four years old, Nolan received hearing aids for the first time. Almost immediately, he began experimenting with sound, using his voice, stomping his feet, and laughing with each new discovery.

He wasn’t simply hearing the world around him. He was discovering all the ways he could be part of it, creating his own sounds one at a time.

For his parents, watching Nolan explore this new world of sound brought joy, surprise, and a sense of possibility for everything still ahead.

Access to hearing healthcare should never be limited by geography.Across Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean...
07/31/2026

Access to hearing healthcare should never be limited by geography.

Across Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa, graduates of Starkey Hearing Institute are embedded in the communities they serve. They live there. They work there. They understand the culture, the language, and the unique challenges their neighbors face.

Because they are trusted members of their communities, they can identify hearing loss earlier, educate families about the signs of hearing loss, and connect people to care before hearing loss creates greater barriers to communication, education, employment, and social connection.

Early identification changes lives. It gives children the opportunity to develop speech and language during the most critical years of growth. It helps students thrive in school, supports adults in the workplace, and allows older adults to remain connected to their families and communities.

Every graduate strengthens the local hearing healthcare workforce, helping ensure that care is available not just today, but for generations to come.

The future of hearing healthcare is built by local professionals embedded in the communities they serve.

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