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Improved hearing outcomes for children aged 0-16 years in developing countries.

To improve the hearing outcomes of children in Uganda by adopting strategies which focus on the prevention and early intervention of childhood hearing loss, to aid social integration, speech and language development and access to education. 

There is no routine screening of newborn babies in Uganda for hearing issues and no children’s audiology service.  This means that many children are unable to get a proper education and are destined to a life of poverty even though simple interventions can resolve many issues.  This in turn puts pressure on their families.

Let the Children Hear (LTCH) address this by running clinics in Kampala, located in health care facilities, making it an easy one-stop shop for mothers.

In addition, LTCH provides a range of audiology services for children into their teenage years providing hearing aids and family support.

How you can help

Seeing a child hear for the first time is a wonderful experience and even learning a few words when hearing is improved give mothers hope

LTCH is reliant on many forms of assistance from benefactors.  Please see the How you can help page.  If you are able, do please use the link below to donate in support of our work.

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What We Do

LTCH is run by a dedicated group of trustees and volunteers UK team in the UK with very low overheads so that all donations go to funding front line staff in Kampala.  No volunteer or Trustee receives any remuneration.

In terms of delivery two Trustees, Liz and Paul Choudhary oversee and manage the Ugandan team through our HR and Clinic manager. Both Paul and Liz spend considerable amounts of time in Uganda and are in very regular contact with the local team via a comprehensive IT structure designed for managing projects.

Audiology

A range of Audiology Services for young children and teenagers is provided. This includes screening the under 5s, undertaking hearing tests and the provision of hearing aids.

Newborn Screening

With our clinics located in or next door to baby clinics we can screen newborn infants when at the same time mothers are attending the baby clinic.

Training

A key element of the work of LTCH is the training of audiologists  in Uganda and thereby building capacity.  UK trained audiologists regularly visit Kampala for training and quality control. LTCH makes full use of modern technology with complex analysis being undertaken by senior audiologists in the UK.

Social

Engagement with families and children is very important in gaining trust and ensuring the long-term success. LTCH regularly holds social sessions for patients and their families. LTCH makes full use of modern technology with complex analysis being undertaken by senior audiologists in the UK.

Why our Work is So Important

466 million people in the world have disabling hearing loss

34 million of these are children

60% of hearing loss and deafness worldwide is preventable

The majority of those affected live in developing countries

In Uganda it is estimated that 420,000 are children are living with disabling hearing loss

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Senior Management Team

Liz Choudhury

Project Adviser

Geoff Robbins

Financial Adviser

Dr S.K. Paul Choudhury

Medical Adviser