Restore Eyesight to Children in Africa

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)
Restore Eyesight to Children in Africa
Restore Eyesight to Children in Africa
Restore Eyesight to Children in Africa
Restore Eyesight to Children in Africa

Project Report | Jan 4, 2022
A gift of clear vision!

By Shayle Havemann | Project leader

Introduction 

Poor vision is a clear barrier to education and employment, and most children and their families in the poorest areas of the world are often unaware of their difficulties. Because of little to no access to opticians and/or glasses, the most common global eye problem is uncorrected vision. 2.5 billion people, 80% of them in just 20 countries, need a simple pair of glasses.

Report 

We identify individuals in rural and disadvantaged communities across Africa and create a link with eye specialists to provide vision testing and necessary eye care, giving children in need a new chance at life, further promoting the health of the broader community. Screening by professionals will allow us to identify a child's individual need and training will be provided to the child and their family to ensure proper use and maintenance of the device. A donation of $10 provides one child with an eye test.

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Organization Information

Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Location: London - United Kingdom
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Project Leader:
Carly Kruyer
Cape Town , South Africa

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