By Abid Lashari | Project Lead
Project Summary
Children with hearing disabilities in rural and low-income communities of Sindh often lack access to hearing aids due to poverty, lack of awareness, and limited health infrastructure. Without hearing support, these children face barriers to speech development, education, and social participation.
Through this project hosted on GlobalGiving, NDF Pakistan aims to provide free high-quality hearing aids and basic speech therapy support to deaf and hard-of-hearing children across Sindh, helping them live more inclusive, empowered lives.
Progress Highlights
1. Hearing Assessment and Identification
Conducted screening camps in Nawabshah and Larkana districts
12 children assessed, out of which 08 were confirmed candidates for hearing aids
Parents were counseled about usage, care, and maintenance of devices
2. Distribution of Hearing Aids
08 hearing aids distributed (behind-the-ear digital models) to selected children
Fitting and calibration done by certified audiologist from NDF’s health team
Each child received an instruction booklet in local language (Sindhi/Urdu)
3. Orientation & Follow-up
Conducted training sessions for parents and caregivers on how to use and maintain the hearing aids
Follow-up visits scheduled at 1-week and 1-month intervals to monitor device usage and child's progress
Initiated basic speech therapy for 12 children at NDF’s Rehabilitation Centers in Nawabshah and Karachi
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