Who we are and what we do
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Audiere:
On 7 April 2004 in Tartu, on the initiative of Professor Mart Kull, who is sadly no longer with us, the non-profit organisation ‘Audiere – Estonian Centre for Rehabilitation of Sensory Organs’ was founded with the aim of supporting different scientific projects of the Tartu University Hospital’s Ear Clinic Foundation, primarily the so-called implantation project.
Cochlear implant:
Cochlear implants are a true modern-day miracle of science: high-tech devices that allow deaf people to perceive sounds around them – to hear. These tiny but efficient devices cost a lot of money, and although the Estonian Health Insurance Fund covers a substantial part of the implant price, many families in Estonia nonetheless cannot afford to pay their part (as of 2011: 3028.80 EUR). Audiere, helped by generous donators, had helped 43 children by the end of 2010, with seven of these children having the implants inserted in both ears.
We are expecting a wonderful development in spring 2011: for the first time in Estonia, a brave little girl will have two implants inserted simultaneously. Currently there are three children waiting for their first implant and a further seven children will have their second implant inserted by Doctor Maris Suurna this year.The Audiere non-profit organisation has no labour costs as all of the members of the management board are volunteers.
From April 2004 to this day, the non-profit organisation ‘Audiere – Estonian Centre for Rehabilitation of Sensory Organs’ has the following members of the management board, who are also the active founding members of the association: Anne Maisvee, Sirle Karu, Elis Kuusk and Kristiina Kaljurand.
We mourn the loss of Professor Mart Kull, a founding member and the unforgettable leader of the Audiere non-profit organisation.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all those who support us – you inspire us to carry on.