Our Work in Ethiopia
We began working in Ethiopia in 2018 through our work with Partners in Education Ethiopia. We have also established a partnership with Bahir Bar University (BDU), located in the state of Amhara. BDU’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences voted us ‘Best Partner’ in 2020/21.
Community eye health programs continue to be an area of focus in Ethiopia, including establishing new vision centres, training health workers, conducting door-to-door screenings and school eye health activities.
Thanks to our academic partnership in Ethiopia, we are also strengthening the country’s health system through training health staff in primary eye care.
2021 Impact
9,798
eye exams performed
207
sight-saving surgeries
637
pairs of eyeglasses dispensed
56
health workers volunteers and ophthalmic staff trained
Success stories from Ethiopia
Our current priorities in Ethiopia
Through door-to-door surveys and school eye health programs, we are expanding our presence in several project areas.
We are also working to bring sanitation and wash facilities to schools and communities.
How can you help
Contact us today to learn more about philanthropy opportunities in Ethiopia.