Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 20 January 2026
Decentralized hearing care for rural areas using a tele-audiology model
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
Based in Lima, Oir para Crecer is an NGO dedicated to promoting hearing health in children and adults. With its tele-audiology project, it delivers affordable hearing care to underserved regions by using high-quality Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids and local partnerships. The project provides hearing screening, device fitting, remote calibration, and user training. By 2024 over 95,000 screenings and 2,500 hearing aids were delivered, establishing a scalable model for community-rooted, accessible audiological care.
Solution: Tele-Audiology Project
Organization: Oir para Crecer (Hear to Grow)
Country of Implementation: Peru
Connect with this organization at #ZeroCon26: Oir para Crecer | Zero Project Conference 2026
[Alt text: A virtual meeting connects healthcare workers and families across regions. A girl with a hearing aid and a smiling audiologist participate online, demonstrating how telehealth and technology expand access to inclusive healthcare and education for all.]
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