Destiny of a Child supports cochlear implantation for profoundly deaf children

Destiny of a Child is a non-profit making, ecumenical charity which supports cochlear implantation for profoundly deaf children.

Destiny of a Child supports other charities that hold the same objectives for profoundly deaf children, and who have direct links with hospitals. We have selected charities in the UK and in France which use our funding with consideration and care.

The UK charities currently are:

The Ear Foundation introduced the technology of paediatric cochlear implantation to the UK. Having established this innovative technology, The Ear Foundation now provides essential family information and support facilities, rehabilitation services and professional training which is needed to ensure a life-time's care for these deaf children. The Ear Foundation is a member of British Cochlear Implant Group and EURO-CIU.

C.I.C.S. (Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group) in London was established in 1992 by the parents of 2 of the first children to receive cochlear implants. It provides support for parents by parents during and after a child's cochlear implant and links families with similar histories.

The Ear Foundation and CICS have very close links with all cochlear implant centres. The Ear Foundation also collaborates with many other organisations abroad particularly in the use of its training materials and courses and conferences.

The French charities currently are:

Cochlee Ile de France based in Paris was set up in 1995 by parents of implanted children. It provides parental and child support both in Hospital and at home.

ALPC and CODALI. Both charities provide support for children and families after the operation in acquiring oral skills.

CODALI works in partnership with Hopital Trousseau Paris.

Destiny of a Child was established in February 2002 and is managed on a voluntary basis by Annie Martin. Annie had the idea of setting up the charity after a conversation with Francois, her godchild, who had received a cochlear implant at the age of three. After speaking with Francois on the telephone for the first time, Annie appreciated the marvellous results of his cochlear implant. She decided that she would like to help other children with the same condition.

"Now I can go to the
same school as
my sister"

- Emily, age 8

"Sitting in the car
before my implant
was so boring, but
now I can listen to
the radio or to
my CD's"

- Francois, age 9

"Now I can talk to my
friends on the phone
and take messages
for my Mum"

- Maxime, age 9

"We are so grateful
to you and your
trustees for your
support which enables
us to continue our educational work with cochlear implanted children."

- Cochlee Ile de France


Destiny of a Child \| Registered Charity No: 1096499