“Passionate about hearing care, I am been proud to be part of Écoute-moi since 2020.

In 2024, over 5% of the global population (430 million people, including 34 million children) require rehabilitation due to disabling hearing loss. By 2050, this number could reach 700 million.

My goal with Ecoute-Moi is to help reduce this percentage, especially among children in Chad, and to ensure that people with hearing impairments can find their place in society without stigma. Ecoute-Moi is committed to building a future without discrimination.”

“I’ve been with Écoute-moi for four years and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to provide many children with hearing aids. We have given them hope. Écoute-moi creates a better future without discrimination or stigmatisation of impaired children in our society.”

“I’ve been working with Écoute-moi for two years. We look after children with hearing impairments, especially all pupils at schools for the deaf. With hearing aids, we enable them to hear and communicate better.”

“My vision is for others to hear the world better so that they can live better. The aim of Écoute-moi is to promote the health and well-being of people with hearing problems.”

“The demand for hearing tests at Guinebor2 Hospital has been high since the program was introduced in January 2024. We are therefore dependent on functioning equipment and a quiet environment. “

“Écoute-moi is both a passion and a challenge for me. The need for hearing aids and audiological knowledge in sub-Saharan countries is immense. By supporting disadvantaged children, we contribute to equal opportunities. The training of professionals creates a future for the local communities. I hope that Écoute-moi will continue to grow and create new opportunities, both in Africa and in Switzerland.”

“Empowering others to help themselves is very rewarding and broadens everyone’s horizons. As a team, we want to use projects to try to improve difficult living conditions. The contact with people from different cultures and backgrounds helps us to understand each other. Yes, there are still many challenges, but together it’s easier and better.”

“My vision is that, thanks to the work of Écoute-moi, children will be integrated into society and have the opportunity to find a job. My dream is for the team in Chad to share knowledge and train new people. For me, Écoute-moi means intercultural cooperation where we are a team and learn from each other. It broadens my horizons and encourages me to share resources and knowledge.”

“I am a Zimbabwean trained in South Africa and being part of Écoute-moi gives me the platform to fulfill my passion through training so that the people of Chad are empowered to provide audiological services in their community which ultimately provides the gift of hearing  using hearing assistive devices such as hearing aids.”

“As a researcher, I believe it’s crucial to break down cultural barriers. Écoute-moi is a great way to build connections and promote mutual exchange. It’s a place where we can share knowledge and learn from each other. This motivates us to come up with new ideas.”

“I’m really excited about Ecoute-moi because we can help local children directly and without any extra steps. This paves the way to better education and society, which I think is the key to long-term development in the poorest countries in our world.”

“With Écoute-moi, we help those who need it most and enable them to participate as much as possible in normal life. Hearing and ear diagnostics are my passion and I am happy to share it with others.”

“The work of Écoute-moi is creating prospects for hearing impaired students in Chad. I am firmly convinced that everything Écoute-moi invests in these disadvantaged students falls on fertile ground and bears fruit in the lives of these children.”

«I have been with Ecoute-Moi since December 2024 and I am pleased that I can contribute to improving the situation of hearing-impaired children in Chad.»