The Initiative
One in every six people worldwide is affected by hearing loss – the equivalent of people who own a car. As the population ages – and noise pollution in the world increases – more and more people will be losing their hearing. The consequences of untreated hearing loss can extend as far as complete social isolation. It is estimated that the number of those affected by hearing loss will rise to around 1.1 billion by 2015. In view of these figures, Phonak is determined to take its social responsibility as the leading expert in the field seriously and has established the Hear the World initiative
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We are sensitive to the needs of everyone who depends on our knowledge, ideas and care. And by creatively challenging the limits of technology, we develop innovations that help people hear, understand and experience more of life’s rich soundscapes.
With the holidays upon us, we find our thoughts and energies turning to friends and family, as we search for that perfect gift, bake special treats and catch up on what has happened in the past year. Above all, the holiday’s focus on sharing time with those we love.


