Welcome to CIICA! A new growing Cochlear Implant International Community of Action. CIICA provides an opportunity for a new way of working for CI advocacy groups, bro gong them together with opportunities for sharing and collaboration to strengthen the user and family voice.

Following the impact of our first global advocacy conference in 2024, we are delighted to invite you to CI Advocacy in Action 2025. We'd love to see you in Brussels in October! Go to:

Huge congratulations to @Robbeenders – invited by his party to become Belgium Minister of Social Affairs, Fraud, Consumer Cases, and Equal Opportunities. At CIICA, we're delighted to have such a great advocate for CI and those with hearing loss in the new Belgian government.

Mark your calendars for February 1st, 2025! Join John Lui, a cochlear implant user from Australia, for a dynamic CIICA Conversation focused on empowering and supporting the next generation of CI users. 💬✨ Register now to be part of the conversation!

CIICA are excited to announce their 2nd global conference CI Advocacy In Action 2025! 🗓️16th & 17th October 📌 Brussels, Belgium Registration is now open 🎉 Follow this link or scan the QR code below:

Interested in learning more about hearing health and dementia? Join IFA’s Webinar on January 16th, at 10:00 am EST to learn from the panel of experts, including Dr. Kathy Pichora-Fuller, Dr. Chodosh, and CIICA's Dr. Sue Archbold. Register here:

Sue Archbold was delighted to share CIICA’s work at the IFOS training event in Vietnam and to share with the leading surgeons of IFOS the global activities of our young people with cochlear implants. #IFOSVietnam2024 #CochlearImplants #HearingLoss #Conference

Join Raquel Tiana LeBlanc and Manuela Malherios on Tuesday 10th Dec for a discussion on navigating higher education as a Cochlear Implant user. Share your experiences, challenges, and strategies for success in academic setting. Secure your spot today!

23 participants from 11 countries joined Prof. Sara Rubinelli’s Q&A on advocacy issues! She gave us much to think about and advised that effective advocacy is Step by Step! Look out for the next step! #CIICA #Advocacy #GlobalImpact #StepbyStep

Join CIICA Conversation with Prof Sara Rubinelli of Lucerne University to take your questions on your Advocacy Challenges – Monday 18 November. As she says, Advocacy is a marathon not a sprint! Limited spots left, register now

CIICA busy at the great World Congress of Audiology in Paris! Congratulations on an amazing event! #CIICA #WorldCongressOfAudiology #HearingHealth #HearingCare #Paris #WCAParis2024

CIICA at the World Congress Audiology in Paris #WCAParis2024! Over 2000 delegates and Leo de Raeve and Sue Archbold catch up with founder member, Prof Cathy Birman, Sydney!

Our #CIICABrussels2024 conference highlighted the challenges of ensuring CI are available in low-resourced countries. Can we overcome these barriers? Join CIICA LIVE to hear global experts discuss access to the latest hearing technologies. Register now!

Calling all young adults with CI! Join Gargi Agrawalla on Monday 16th September at 8pm UK time to discuss what YOU want to design and change in processors and accessories. Don’t miss out - your ideas matter! See you there! � #CochlearImplants #Innovation

EUROCIU Summer Camp 2024 now on! 70 young people with Cochlear Implants between 14 and 17 from across Europe sharing a great week in the Czech Republic. Thanks to the Suki team! #EUROCIU #InternationalCommunity #SummerCamp #HearingLoss #CochlearImplants

CIICA’s work with young adults with CI shared by Qais Khan at the HLAA Convention 2024! Huge thanks to Barbara Kelley and her team for an inspiring event! Read more about the HLAA convention - #HLAA2024 #CIICA #Advocacy #CochlearImplants

During the panel session on Raising Awareness of CI Worldwide and Ensuring Lifelong Support at the HLAA Convention, moderated by Barbara Kelley, Qais discussed his work at CIICA and his experiences as an advocate, alongside representatives from three CI manufacturers. #HLAA2024

Qais Khan and Barbara Kelly, both board members of CIICA, are thrilled to be together at the HLAA Convention in Phoenix, US! #HLAA2024 #CIICA

Qais at the HLAA Convention in Phoenix catching up with Kayla from Bluetooth. CIICAs young adults are really interested in the latest technology! #HLAA2024

Add your voice to our global Parents’ conversation on Parents Influencing Public Health Policy. Monday 24 June at 7pm UK time – led by Eddie Mukaaya, Vahishtai Daboo, Gal Katalin and Lusine Stepanyan. Join us and have your say!

Last opportunity to register for CIICA LIVE – CI Advocacy in Action on 20 June. Keeping the advocacy momentum and enthusiasm going from our inspiring conference. Visit for info on the programme, with advocacy experts and the vital real life advocates.