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................................................................................................................................................ Non-profit Organisation: 030-787NPO 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Foundation for Children with HEARING LOSS in Southern Africa

................................................................................................................................................ MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

................................................................................................................................................ The Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss in SA changes the lives of families. Giving the gift of hearing to one family member changes the entire dynamic of a family – no more misunderstanding, no longer any feelings of being left out, no more silence. The Foundation has had a very successful year, helping numerous hearing-impaired children and adults with limited means. (Click the links below to experience some of their life-changing moments.) Our work would not have been possible without the help and support of our donors and partners – we would like to thank you on behalf of the Foundation and all recipients, young and old. You are truly changing lives. Thank you for your generosity! Jan Grobbelaar Chairman

........................................................................ Changing tragedy into triumph “What you are doing here, is changing tragedy into triumph” Nelson Mandela during the opening of the Eduplex March 2002

VISION & MI.S..S...I....O.....N................................................................................................................................. Who are we? The Foundation was established in 1997 with the At present, the Foundation continues to change lives by raising God-given vision to make a difference in deaf funds for inclusive deaf education and cochlear implant procedures education for children, internationally. Since the for both children and adults. To further our vision, various inception of the Foundation, the vision has been organisations and platforms were created, including: expanded to include our support towards deaf adults • The establishment of a model for inclusive education and online training in deaf education. internationally; • Fundraising for the establishment of the Eduplex private mainstream schools; Inclusive FOUNDATION Training Thanks to modern technology (hearing aids, Education Non-Profit cochlear implants, classroom amplification systems) at Eduplex, deaf children are included Active in a mainstream environment where they learn Fundraising alongside their normal-hearing friends without sign language. Eduplex schools Cochlear Eduplex Training • Changing lives by raising funds for Non-Profit Implants Institute - Bursaries for deaf children from economically poor homes Non-Profit to enable them to receive the best possible oral education at Eduplex - Cochlear implants for both children and adults in sub-Sahara Africa Parent Guidance Eduplex School Professional, • The formation of the Eduplex Training Institute (ETI), which & Cochlear Bursaries Student & Parent provides online training to professionals* from more than 25 countries around the globe. Implant Support Training * Programmes include training for professionals (teachers audiologists, speech therapists and medical personnel) and parents in inclusive education, hearing aid acoustics, paediatric audiology, etc.

........................................................................ ........................................................................ Impact of our work – changing one life at a time – ........................................................................

2019 HIGHLIG.H..T.......S...................................................................................................................................... Inclusive education Fundraising • 100% Eduplex Grade 12 pass rate and university Thanks to the support of our donors, financial assistance exemption for all deaf pupils. These pupils obtained 7 was given to 31 deaf patients for cochlear implants. In distinctions among them; addition, we could offer Eduplex bursaries to 39 deaf children from impoverished homes. • Publishing and distribution of the ETI book “Inclusive Education for Children with a Hearing Loss” in the USA. “Siphokazi’s cochlear implant has helped her so much. She can now hear much better than before.” “I would love to have this publication made available Mrs Santho – Siphokazi’s Mom through SUPPORTING SUCCESS!” Training Dr Karen Anderson – Director Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss – USA • During 2019, Eduplex Training Institute (ETI) trained students from Bahrain, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Changing lives, one life at a time Kenya, Malaysia, Somalia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 45 “The learning journey at ETI is one of my best training experiences!” 40 G Pilyova – Bulgaria 35 • Teacher and Therapist training workshops were held in Pretoria, Cape Town, East London and Durban with more 30 than 162 teachers attending. 25 “I wanted to give up as a teacher – you have given me new hope for the future!” 20 C Bothma – South Africa 15 10 5 0 2017 2018 2019 2016 Cochlear Implant Patients helped with funding Eduplex Bursary Children

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................................................................................................................................................ During 2019 many children and adults Active projects with limited financial means were helped. • Throughout the year the Foundation has a continuous stream of funding requests for cochlear implants. Donors are welcome to contact Cochlear Implants for Children (17) us for more information. (Cost per Cochlear Implant R400’000). Busiseka Khanyile / C.W. Bosch / Davida Lotter / Hayley Smit/ • The Foundation also has various requests for Jaden Chitonga / Kathleen Erasmus / Makhuvha Mulweli / Naom continued funding towards deaf children who Zwane / Popie Letsoalo / Rebecca Chogtaa Dumeh/ Rendi are dependent on Eduplex school bursaries. Mulaudzi / Ronisha Malander / Sandile Lekhuleni / Siphokazi Bursaries include school fees, 2 meals a day, Machini / Siphokazi Mlambo / Thabang Ramokgobedi / after school care, uniforms, educational outings Zian de Klerk and audiological management (Cost per child Cochlear Implants for adults (14) R95’000 per annum). Andile Mkhwanazi / Andrew Smit / DJ Barkhuizen / Ivan New initiatives Joubert/ Laura Krapohl / Machipi Ramolobe / Marcel Greyling / Melissa Lewis / Mpho Matibe / Nico Mans / Regina Hall / • Completion of the ETI paediatric audiology Shanice Lewis / Sibongile Mtsweni / Victoria Mier online programme. This unique programme will assist professionals around the world to correctly Eduplex school bursaries for deaf children (39) diagnose children with a hearing loss and fit them with the appropriate amplification. Development Aphiwe Mbewu / Azel Maduna / Boka Chimbiza / Bokang cost R1.2 million. Lekalakala / Caylen Thompson / CJ Moodie / Davida Lotter / Deon du Plessis / Dirkie van Rooyen / Ditiro Matila / Gabriella • Development of “How to be a better teacher” Deliyiannis / Hayley Smit / Heinz van der Merwe / Ismail online training programme. This programme aims Motiyani / Jaymian Jonker / Jennifer van Kraayenberg / to equip teachers with essential teaching skills Jourdan-Lee Fourie / Kea Mabalane / Kgaogela Molantao / including multilevel teaching, the role of modern Leano Morakile / Lwandile Khoza / Marumo Makgatho / Megan technology in the classroom, general classroom Irving / Naazma Iqbal / Rorisang Louw / Seabelo Modibede/ organisation, differentiated assessment, etc. Shadè vd Westhuizen / Shaun Jones / Simony Fraser / Development cost of R1.65 million. Siphokazi Machine / Su-Ann Liebenberg / Sumaya Moodie / Surprise Mkhize / Tapiwanashe Gonah / Thatiso Mabo / Thoriso Makgato / Thuto Msiza / Tshegofatso Mafakane / Tshepi Matlala

................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................ “Nowhere can you do so much, for so many, with so little as in Africa” Nico van der Merwe – Foundation Founder & Director

................................................................................................................................................ Special word of thanks to our donors Board of Directors The support of our donors has made an unimaginable Mr J Grobbelaar (Chairman) impact not only on the lives of the beneficiaries, but also Dr S Strauss their families. Every cent is noted and appreciated. Mr D Mbokane The life changing work we do would not have been Mr N van der Merwe jr possible without the help and support of numerous private Mr P van Deventer individuals and corporate donors. Please remember to Mr M Stolk request your Article 18(A) tax certificate, if applicable. Mr N van der Merwe snr We would like to thank you for your generosity and ongoing support. Governance Thank you for being part of • Association incorporated under Section 21: our vision! 1997/010956/08 Erika Basson • Non-profit Organisation: 030-787NPO [email protected] • Public Benefit Organisation: 930005868 (012) 333 3130 • Tax Clearance / Good Standing: 9753025643 www.hearingloss.org.za www.eduplextraining.com (PIN on request) www.eduplex.co.za • B-BBEE Status: LEVEL 1, Procurement Bank details Recognition 135%, 75% Black Beneficiaries On request • Governance certificates • Audited financial statements • List of donors • Proof of bank details Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss Standard Bank A/c number 011 794 798 Branch Gezina / Branch Code 004 845 Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ Reference: DON + your name

........................................................................ Hearing gives life ................................................................................................................................................