Safe Eye Care for Women & Girls in Ethiopia

When Netsanet was just a few months old, her mother noticed something concerning – her little eyes were misaligned. As she grew, the challenges mounted. At school, Netsanet found it difficult to play with other children and faced teasing due to her condition. But recently, her story took a turn for the better, thanks to supporters like you who made her sight-saving surgery possible.

We had the pleasure of meeting nine-year-old Netsanet at our recent training program in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Netsanet was struggling with strabismus, a condition causing her eyes to look in different directions when focusing.

Strabismus not only impacts vision but can also lead to permanent damage and even blindness in the affected eye. Moreover, children like Netsanet with strabismus often face increased risks of anxiety and depression. Her father shared, "The kids would make fun of her all the time, and she would usually cry and worry about it."

Luckly this changed with a recent surgery to correct her vision. With the surgery, Netsanet now looks forward to a future filled with healthy sight and the ability to join in with her school friends without fear of teasing.

This incredible transformation wouldn't have been possible without supporters like you. Your generous support helps provide sight-saving and life-changing vision care to children in Ethiopia. Please consider making a donation today to continue making a positive impact on lives like Netsanet's.

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