Every Child Deserves to Hear Their First Sound

In Kenya, many children are born with hearing loss that goes undetected. Without early intervention, they may never develop speech fully. Chishlo is changing that — identifying children early, supporting families, and building a system that ensures no child is left unheard.

Help a child thrive → Our model

Jane, Nandi. A child get screened for the first time.

Real impact

Trusted by

County Governments Of Nandi & Uasin GishuLSLearGFCHL,USAHHV UgandaKCRH ENT

Our approach

Three pillars. One mission.

From first screening to lifelong support — we close every gap between a child's birth and their voice.

FIND THEM EARLY

Community-based screenings at birth points and immunization clinics across 27 counties.

PROVIDE SOLUTIONS

Hearing aids, cochlear implant referrals, and speech therapy for every child regardless of means.

BUILD SYSTEMS THAT LAST

Training health workers, digitizing EHDI records, and advocating for national newborn hearing screening.

By the numbers

A movement already underway.

Every number is a child found, a family supported, a future restored.

10,000+

Children screened

312

Families supported

Counties reached

89%

Early intervention success

Pendo, age 5. Nakuru, Kenya.

I thought my child would never speak. Chishlo found us, guided us, and today she said 'mum' for the first time.

Grace, mother of Pendo

Nakuru, Kenya

Read family stories

How it works

The EHDI System — from birth to breakthrough.

Screen

Newborn hearing screening at birth points and community clinics within the first month.

Diagnose

Comprehensive audiological testing to confirm type and degree of hearing loss.

Intervene

Fitting hearing aids, cochlear implant referrals, and connecting families with speech therapy.

Follow-Up

Ongoing support for families — monitoring progress, replacing devices, advocating in schools.

28June 2026

Join the movement. Walk with us.

Chishlo Walk for Hearing

Eldoret — Elgon View - CBD

7:00 AM start

A morning walk within Eldoret Town. Every step funds a child's screening. Bring your family, your friends, your spirit.