EURO-CIU is the European Association of Cochlear Implant Users. The association consists of 31 national member associations from 23 European countries. All together they represent more then 200000 CI-users in Europe.

To address the gap in CI provision and long term support, CIICA provides a new way of working for CI advocacy groups, bringing them together with opportunities to exploit the synergy between them.United by a common mission and goals to maximise access to and lifelong support for cochlear implantation:-Increase access to the provision of CI and lifelong services globally-Develop a global community of CI advocacy groups, with opportunities to share activities and resources and collaborate to strengthen the user and family voice.-Provide CI advocates with the tools for change they need to increase access to CI services.CIICA: led by users and family groups, working closely with professional organisations, experts in the field of CI and other stakeholders.