This page contains information of Hear the World - An
initiative by Phonak
Welcome to Hear the World
One in every six people worldwide is affected
by hearing loss - the equivalent of people who own a car. As the
population ages - and noise pollution in the world increases - more
and more people will be losing their hearing. The consequences of
untreated hearing loss can extend as far as complete social
isolation. It is estimated that the number of those affected by
hearing loss will rise to around 1.1 billion by 2015. In view
of these figures, Phonak is determined to take its social
responsibility as the leading expert in the field seriously and has
established the Hear the World initiative.
Hear the World is a global initiative by Phonak to
raise awareness about the importance of hearing and the
consequences of hearing loss - a problem that affects more than 16%
of the world's population. The initiative addresses the social and
psychological effects of hearing loss, and provides information on
prevention and solutions. Our ability to hear is a fundamental part
of our lives, and yet most people take it for granted.
Learn more about the
Hear the World Initiative - a unique
campaign which in many different ways is committed to people and
projects that are dedicated to the issue of hearing.
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Hear the World links up with leading international
celebrities to help the public understand hearing loss and
appreciate their sense of hearing. Phonak's mission is supported by
renowned personalities acting as ambassadors for this important and
emotionally charged topic:
Plácido Domingo, Sting, Take That, Annie Lennox, KT Tunstall,
Diane Kruger, Harry Belafonte, Lenny Kravitz, Joss Stone, Moby,
Common, Bobby McFerrin and many others have already joined Hear the
World as global ambassadors. Photos of the global ambassadors are
taken by renowned musician and photographer Bryan Adams, who agreed
to lend his talent and name to the
Hear the World Initiative.
In the context of Hear the World initiative, Phonak
founded the Hear the World 
Foundation. The Hear the
World Foundation is committed to improve the quality of life
and promote equal opportunities for people with hearing loss
globally.
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