Hearing Aid Recycling Program (HARP)
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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
- 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.
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
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