Staff at Specsavers on Westgate Street in Bath have raised more than £3,500 for a Zambian audiology charity.
Some of the team from Specsavers Bath | Photo © Specsavers Bath
The audiology and optical team have been raising money for ZAHDIP (Zambian Hearing Disability Improvement Project) since 2023.
Fundraising efforts have included the team hosting and taking part in pub quizzes, collections in store and organising mufti days for staff.
Kingstone Katebe, Specsavers Bath audiology director, said: “ZAHDIP is something that is extremely close to my heart as not only was I born in Zambia, it’s a charity that was founded by both me and my late brother, Cliven, in 2020.
“We’ve been fundraising for ZAHDIP for a little while now, and the money raised plays a vital role in running the charity.
“It means we can post donated hearing devices to Zambia and cover the transport costs for the local team there so they can carry out more hearing checks.
“More recently, the donations have helped to purchase three laptops that can be used for testing and fitting hearing technology.
“The work the charity does means children can hear their parent’s voices again and supports adults to gain important employment opportunities.”
If you have an unwanted hearing device that you’d like to donate to ZAHDIP, these can be dropped off in store.
ZAHDIP is working to provide free hearing checks and hearing devices to underprivileged people living in Kitwe, Zambia.
The team works to ensure those who need the charity’s support receive personalised care and support on their hearing journey.
