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Zero Project Conference 2026

18–20 Feb 2026 | Austria

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

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[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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