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Cape Hearing Implants (CHi) is a registered non-profit company (NPC) dedicated to alleviating the challenges faced by patients suffering from hearing loss, particularly those experiencing financial shortfalls in acquiring cochlear implants or other implantable hearing solutions. By offering vital assistance, CHi plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals who might otherwise have limited access to essential auditory technologies. The organisation collaborates with healthcare professionals and audiology specialists to identify candidates for these life-changing interventions, ensuring they receive the necessary support in navigating complex healthcare pathways.

In addition to its core mission related to hearing loss, CHi actively engages in various charitable projects to foster greater community well-being. These initiatives reflect the organisation’s commitment to social responsibility and understanding the broader context in which health and accessibility intersect. By addressing not only auditory impairments but also contributing to general health awareness and community support, CHi exemplifies the multi-faceted approach required to address the challenges faced by marginalised populations. Through its compassionate focus on individual patient needs and community outreach, Cape Hearing Implants embodies a model of charitable service, making significant strides toward improving the auditory health and overall quality of life for those it serves.

OUR CHARITABLE PROJECTS

projects - annual basis

ON AN ANNUAL BASIS

Pro Bono consultations, exaiminations, opinions, hearing tests, surgical procedures and upgrades of cochlear implants and other implanatble hearing solutions.

projects - 2018

2018

Assistance in the establishment and support of the Groote Schuur Hospital Cochlear implant program. Participation in the first cochlear implant surgery. 

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projects 2019

2019

Payment of salary of pre-school teacher at the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital Cochlear Implant Programme For 6 months 

https://www.wsu.ac.za/index.php/en/

projects 2021 - cyclist

2021

A donation of a cochlear implant system to a needy child in colloboration with International Professional Austrian Cyclist, Rene Hasselbacher who participated in the Epic Cycle race.

https://capehearingimplants.co.za/chi-the-gift-of-hearing-otherwise-not-possible/

projects any murray

2021

A financial donation to House Andrew Murray Child and Youth care Centre, Wellington

 https://www.andrewmurray.org.za

projects 2022 bloemfontein

2022

Sponsorship for an audiologist from Bloemfontein to register for a CI training and mapping course

projects 2022 whispers

2022

A financial donation to Whispers Speech and Hearing Centre, Pretoria

www.whisperscentre.co.za

2022

A financial donation as part of the Bokradio Christmas drive to buy a gas stove for Quasar House for quadriplegics

https://quasar.org.za

projects 2022 lenses

2022

Donation of 11 pairs of Prof Michael Strupp’s “M” Frenzel lenses to all the cochlear implant teams in South Africa at the annual South African Cochlear Implant Group (SACIG) congress in Cap Town. 

https://www.sacig.org.za 

projects 2022 "m" lenses

2022

Donation of a pair of “M” Frenzel lenses to an Ear Nose and Throat specialist from Harare, Zimbabwe who performed a fellowship at the University of Cape Town to examine vestibular patients.

projects 2023 hearus

2023

A financial donation for the HearUs concert, Stellenbosch in order to raise funds and awareness for cochlear implants

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projects childrens home

2023

A financial donation to SA Childrens Home, Cape Town

https://sakinderhuis.org