US-based hearing solutions firm Starkey has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as the inaugural supporter of the UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund.
UNICEF is a United Nations (UN) agency responsible for providing humanitarian and development aid to children worldwide
The collaboration aims to deliver timely interventions and create sustainable change for children with disabilities worldwide, empowering them to realise their full potential.
Starkey’s global corporate social responsibility programme, Starkey Cares, focuses on bringing better hearing to communities in need.
Through the new fund, UNICEF aims to transform the lives of children with disabilities by providing resources, support, and opportunities to overcome barriers.
Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich said: “We are honoured to be the first corporate partner of the UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund.
“At Starkey, we believe in a world where everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to creating a more inclusive and compassionate world — a world where hearing health isn’t a barrier, it’s a bridge to connection.”
The UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund was established to drive systemic change, ensuring that children with disabilities are not left behind.
The fund will focus on early screening, identification, and expanding access to disability support services and assistive technology.
Starkey Cares has already impacted millions of lives globally by providing hearing healthcare services and hearing aids to underserved populations.
The new partnership with UNICEF expands Starkey’s support to broader disability inclusion efforts, furthering its mission to create more equitable communities.
UNICEF USA president and CEO Michael J. Nyenhuis said: “Starkey’s leadership and compassion will help transform lives on a global scale.
“With their support, the UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund can deliver upon its critical mission to give every child — including those with disabilities — the opportunity to thrive.”
