BRAZIL
Live the Mission With Us
Join us in ensuring everyone is given the opportunity for dignified, quality hearing healthcare that changes lives.
Join an outreach team and serve alongside local partners—sharing skills, compassion, and best practices in sustainable hearing care.
Fuel clinics, training, and follow-up care with your generosity—so patients receive support long after a team returns home.
Build capacity through education, advocacy, and wraparound services that strengthen a healthy hearing-care ecosystem.
GO beyond ourselves ~ GIVE from your heart ~ GROW as a community
Hearing the Call in Brazil
Partnering with local clinics and communities in Brazil to expand access to hearing healthcare through outreach, training, and sustainable support.
In partnership with Brazilian providers, Hearing the Call delivers patient care and clinical training that builds capacity for long-term solutions.
Clinics & Fittings
Hearing screenings, cleanings, and hearing aid fittings for underserved communities.
Training & Mentorship
Hands-on skills shared with local professionals to ensure sustainability.
Community Partnerships
Collaborating with clinics, NGOs, and universities to broaden impact.
Our outreach focuses on Brazilian communities where access to hearing healthcare is limited, empowering providers and families alike.
Expert Guidance to Help You on Your Trip
Visa Information
Visa requirements vary by nationality. Check eligibility and apply online if needed.
Flight Information
Arrive by midday Day 1. Fly in/out of Brasília (BSB).
Electrical Information
Plugs: Type C & Type N. Standard: 127/220 V • 60 Hz.
Adapter Types & Power – Brazil
Plugs: Type C & Type N • Voltage: 127/220V • Frequency: 60Hz
- Bring a Type C/N–compatible adapter (a universal adapter is best).
- Most phone/laptop chargers are 100–240V (no converter needed). Check your label.
- Consider a compact surge protector for sensitive gear.
Need help with your travel prep? U.S. State Dept – Brazil
Brazil Visa Basics
Do I need a visa? Requirements can change and depend on your nationality. Verify current rules and apply online if needed.
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond entry.
- Confirm return/onward ticket and lodging details.
- Carry proof of travel insurance if required by your organization.
Use the link below to check eligibility and submit an application:
Flight Guidance
Please book flights to/from Brasília (BSB) and plan to arrive by midday on Day 1.
- Build in buffer time for connections.
- Share your flight details with the Global Team for ground coordination.
- Confirm baggage rules for medical/mission supplies.
Adapter Types & Power – Brazil
Plug: Type N • Voltage: 127/220V • Frequency: 60Hz
- Bring a Type N–compatible adapter (a universal adapter is fine).
- Many phone/laptop chargers are 100–240V (no converter needed). Check your label.
- Consider a compact surge protector for sensitive gear.
Challenge 2026: What Could Change for You?
If you’ve never joined a Hearing the Call outreach, 2026 is your moment to step forward.
Participate—locally or internationally—and feel the difference firsthand. Go … Give … Grow.
Hearing the Call is more than an idea—it’s a movement. And now is the time to answer.
Additional Trip Information
Health & Vaccinations
CDC guidance + routine vaccinations before travel to Brasília.
Health & Vaccinations – Brazil (Brasília)
Time/Zone & Weather
Brasília is on BRT (UTC−3); warm days, summer rains.
Time/Zone & Weather — Brasília
Current local time (BRT/UTC−3): —:—
Time Zone: Brasília Time (BRT), UTC−3. Brazil currently does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Weather: Warm most of the year; rainy season typically Oct–Mar. Check forecast before packing.
Packing Tips
One-week essentials for clinics & travel.
Packing Tips – One-Week List
Dress Code
Modest, comfortable, clinic-appropriate attire.
Dress Code
Currency & Payments
Most expenses covered; bring a backup card & some cash.
Currency & Payments — Brazil (Brasília)
What’s covered: Ground transport, lodging, translators, team meals, and medical evacuation insurance are typically prepaid.
Your expenses: Passport/visa (if applicable), vaccines/meds, airport/independent meals, and personal shopping.
Cash & cards: ATMs and cards are widely used in Brasília. Bring a primary + backup card and some USD cash as contingency.
Exchange: Exchange locally if needed; banks/authorized bureaus are preferred.
Local currency: Brazilian real (BRL).
Food
Local cuisine is safe when prepared properly; bottled water.
Food
Safety & Security
Follow team leaders; Register with STEP before you go.
Safety & Security
Itinerary
Fly in/out of Brasília (BSB) with training, clinics, and outreach.
Tentative Itinerary — Brasília (BSB)
Brazil - Development & Partner
Hearing the Call aims to establish sustainable hearing healthcare in every location it serves.
The process begins with immediate relief efforts, followed by collaboration with local partners to identify individuals for long-term solutions through education and training.
As development continues, we provide essential equipment and resources, empowering the local community to deliver ongoing care with our support.This approach ensures lasting impact and local self-sufficiency in hearing healthcare.
Brazil - Must-See Attractions
Brasilia
Brasília, Brazil’s capital, is famed for its modernist architecture by Oscar Niemeyer and urban planner Lúcio Costa. Inaugurated in 1960 and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city’s airplane-shaped layout includes landmarks like the National Congress and Cathedral of Brasília. As the nation’s political hub, it hosts key government institutions and embassies.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s “Marvelous City,” is famed for its beaches, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer. Known for Carnival’s parades, samba, and dance, Rio blends vibrant culture, history, and hospitality with stunning coastal and mountain scenery.