Hearing is a Gift

Hearing impairment is a national and international issue that knows no boundaries. We believe that everyone has a right to better hearing healthcare and we make every effort to continue supporting the work of various organisations that are dedicated to alleviating hearing impairment in needy countries.

Some of our work to date includes:

GIANTS HEARING CENTER, Nairobi, Kenya

The first Centre of its kind in East Africa, this clinic provides hearing services free of charge to needy patients while sustaining itself by charging fees to affording patients. We have trained the staff on various Audiology topics, donated equipment and books and conducted workshops. Seema has been supporting this Centre since 1994. Her father, Mr Harish Rupani, was instrumental in founding the Centre and also continues to provide voluntary services.

Seema Shah training Audiology staff at the Giants Hearing Centre, Nairobi 2005

KINDERNOTHILFE & ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Ethiopia

We have been instrumental in setting up ear care and audiology services in Addis Ababa. Seema herself has made 3 visits to Addis Ababa, conducting hearing services, training local staff and donating equipment.

"We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Miss Seema Rupani (Shah) for organizing the audiology workshops. The 30 participants were ENT & Eye doctors, and nurses who are directly involved in deafness preventive services in government hospitals here in Ethiopia...." Mr Lilay Michael, Child & Family Affairs Department Head, EOC, Ethiopia.

IMPACT UK

Seema has been using her expertise to provide advice on the Affordable Hearing Aid Project which is aiming at providing cost effective hearing aids to developing countries. She is also a supporter of the solar battery charger developed by Impact.   Mr Harish Rupani, her father, is the chairperson of Impact East Africa. Seema has helped him formulate projects to get a mobile ear clinic running as well as to implement a home gardening programme that will provide better nutrition and prevent disease.

"Thank you for all your good ideas and for all the training you did on the AHAP aid in Nairobi. We were delighted by your encouraging interest in the solar powered hearing aid battery recharger. We are also greatly impressed by your book...". Claire Hicks, Chief Executive, Impact - Action today to prevent disability tomorrow..

LIONS HEARING CENTRES, Nairobi & Mombasa

Seema has been working to source cost effective equipment that can be used by hearing centres that have been sponsored by the Lions organisations in Kenya. Her book 'Practical Audiology' will also be used by the Centres for training and reference purposes.

If you are interested in getting involved or making a donation, please Contact Us.