Promoting the World Hearing Forum

Promoting the World Hearing Forum

The World Hearing Forum is a global network of stakeholders promoting ear and hearing care worldwide. Members of this advocacy network will commit to facilitating implementation of World Health Assembly resolution WHA70.13 on “Prevention of deafness and hearing loss” and supporting Member States in this regard.

Over 430 million people require rehabilitation to address their hearing loss, of these, 34 million are children. In addition, 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure to noise in recreational settings and through personal audio devices. It is expected that these numbers will rise considerably in the coming decades, unless action is taken to prevent and treat hearing loss.

The World Hearing Forum (2018–2025) is filling a critical gap by bringing a collective vision to advocacy and collaboration in this field. Through networking and by sharing knowledge, skills and experiences from the field, the World Hearing Forum is galvanizing action towards a world in which no person experiences hearing loss due to preventable causes and those with hearing loss can achieve their full potential through early identification and appropriate management of their condition.

 

 

What you need to know to join the Forum

Please read the criteria, responsibilities and benefits of the membership below. To make an application, please have the following documents in English ready to upload:
  • by-laws / constitution
  • certificate of establishment
  • sources of funding (list of donors and sponsors)
  • list of names of members of the decision-making body (Board)
  • report of activities in the field of ear and hearing care for the last 2 years (e.g. annual report) Kindly highlight public health activities.

Why join?

  • To contribute to the global advocacy initiative.
  • For partnership with other members.
  • To interact with local, national, regional, and international organizations working towards a common goal at all levels.
  • Members will be listed on the Forum website and a certificate of membership will be provided.

Who can join?

Governmental and nongovernmental organizations; including disabled people’s organizations/user groups, charitable/service organizations, professional societies, parent groups, regional fora (with defined structure), private sector entities including international business associations, philanthropic foundations and academic institutions can apply for membership of the Forum.

Eligibility

Work actively in the field of ear and hearing care and committed to implementation of WHA resolution 70.13: have actions/activities in the public health domain of ear and hearing care; have a proper governance structure and transparent funding and reporting systems; engage actively in the work of the Forum, including participation in the annual Membership Assembly of the Forum; have a good standing and reputation in the field. Members should have international/regional/multinational activities, wherever possible. Membership will be for a 2-year period and can be renewed.


Responsibilities

All members must:

  • actively initiate and participate in the activities, discussions and deliberations of the Forum
  • participate in annual Forum meeting and working groups
  • promote the work, vision, goals and objectives of the Forum
  • share knowledge and information with other members of the Forum.

Become a member

What happens after you apply?

Governmental and nongovernmental organizations; including disabled people’s organizations/user groups, charitable/service organizations, professional societies, parent groups, regional fora (with defined structure), private sector entities including international business associations, philanthropic foundations and academic institutions can apply for membership of the Forum.

Engagement with non-State actors

Members of the World Hearing Forum

Access the list of members


Areas of work

Make Listening Safe

World Hearing Day

Changemakers