HHII as a mission to restore hearing to children and students on a global level began in the mid 1980's with the sponsoring of a student in Cambodia who was working with audiologists from England. In the ensuing years, HHII has travelled to Cambodia, Mexico, Croatia, Romania and most currently the Ukraine.

Missions embark every 9 months or so in spring or fall. This can involve several weeks of travel to different orphanages, special schools and communities. While the focus is on assisting students who need help hearing, it is also part of HHII's work to assist schools in other ways. HHII brings needed medicine supplies and also physical improvements to the institutions and people served. Up to one third of the money goes to supply things like vitamins, medicine, X-ray film and infrastructure repairs.

Since the beginning, support has grown and comes from several major companies, local Hearing offices and professionals as well as individuals who care. By the end of 2010 HHII will have fit 4,000 aids on needy children and students who had no other way to hear.

How can you help? HHII is always looking for donations of new and used hearing aids. These are refurbished or rebuilt to assist someone in need. Monetary donations are extremely helpful and always put to good use. Since it can be prohibitive to transport medical supplies, many things are purchased in the locale being serviced.

Financial donations can be either from a company, group or individual donation. Via an afilliate, your contributions are tax deductible. You can even choose to sponsor a student, class or school; we'll bring your photo to them... and theirs to you.

HHII is always seeking able and willing mission volunteers especially with hearing aid background. Please contact us for more information about joining one of our mission trips. It is some of the most fulfilling work you will ever do with your vacation time. Travel and lodging conditions are often "Spartan" to "very Spartan", but the smiles are worth it. If you have a desire to be of service to your fellow man and have a streak of adventure; we have a mission trip for you!

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