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Hearing Aid Recycling Program (HARP)

Affordable Hearing Aids

The World Health Organization estimates that 278 million people have moderate to profound hearing loss in both ears. Yet, current annual production of hearing aids is estimated to meet less than 10% of the global need. The Lions Hearing Aid Recycling Program (HARP) enables Lions to provide affordable hearing aids for individuals with limited financial resources.

Program Objectives

Hearing Aid Recycling Centers

HARP Promotional Resources

HARP Board Policy

Program Objectives

• To establish an international hearing aid recycling program to promote the collection, refurbishing and distribution of donated hearing aids.
• To provide clubs with a means of providing affordable hearing aids.
• To promote communication among Lions who collect used hearing aids.
• To closely identify Lions with hearing aid recycling and distribution.
• To facilitate the international expansion of the Lions Clubs International Hearing Aid Recycling Program.

Hearing Aid Recycling Centers

Lions maintain hearing aid recycling centers in Canada, Denmark and the United States. View a list of the recycling centers.

HARP Promotional Resources

Resources are available for your club to promote hearing aid recycling and increase public participation in your community. Lions club and district officers can contact us to order:

• Hearing Aid Recycling brochure (IAD-17), packet of 25 for $1.50
• Large Hearing Aid Recycling decal (10.5" w X 6" h), packet of 5 for $2.00
• Small Hearing Aid Recycling decal (8-5/8" w X 2-1/4" h), packet of 5 for $1.50
• Sample Press Release (free)
• HARP Materials Order Form

HARP Board Policy

• To find out more about the Hearing Aid Recycling Program, view the HARP Board Policy.
• Lions Hearing Aid Recycling Centers shall submit regular reports to International Headquarters. Contact us to obtain a Lions HARP Report Form.

For More Information

Health and Children's Services
Lions Clubs International
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842 USA
E-mail: programs@lionsclubs.org