At first, a trachoma infection looks a bit like a case of pink eye: red, irritated eyes, maybe some swelling and discharge. But for many people in the world, a trachoma infection is a serious concern. If left untreated, it can lead to severe pain, vision loss and even blindness. The bacteria that cause trachoma… Continue reading Clean water, clear vision: The link between water and eye health
Category: Trachoma
Persistence wins after lengthy battle with trachoma
At 32, Stephen is the proud father to four children in Narok County, Kenya. But providing for his family has been challenging for the young dad. Since high school, he’s been struggling with painful, tearing and itchy eyes. Stephen started out raising livestock but found it difficult to make ends meet. He then tried more… Continue reading Persistence wins after lengthy battle with trachoma
Making trachoma a thing of the past
Did you know trachoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Kenya and many parts of Africa? This painful bacterial infection causes irreversible blindness if left untreated. Worse yet, women and children are more likely to contract this condition. We are supporting the distribution of antibiotics in Kenya’s Narok County to treat and reduce… Continue reading Making trachoma a thing of the past
Downstream impact
In the village of Kwanga, in southern Zambia, the rehabilitation of a borehole has meant local access to abundant, fresh water for the entire community. For Natasha, it’s brought the ability to attend school full time. Previously, she had to walk several kilometres each day to fetch water for her family. This took so much… Continue reading Downstream impact
