Ghana – School Eye Health

We did it! We surpassed our goal.
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Giving Tuesday 2024 Date Dec 3

Thanks To Special Donors
We Matched A Total Of $20,000
Worth Of Donations on Giving Tuesday!

(Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024)

Many children’s eye conditions go undiagnosed, leading to lifelong vision loss, which negatively impacts all aspects of life – from the classroom, to the playground, to home

Operation Eyesight, in collaboration with local partners, is expanding our School Eye Health Program to reach more students in Ghana’s Shai Osu Doku District. We aim to train School-based Health Coordinators and Community Health Nurses to provide eye screenings and treatment for over 23,000 students.

To make this vision a reality, we need to raise approximately $110,000. Your support can help us make a significant, lasting impact. Donate today to protect the vision and future of children in Ghana!đź‘“

Our School Eye Health Program focuses on five key areas:

𝟏. Training School-based Health Coordinators and Community Health Nurses, with the knowledge and skills to conduct visual acuity checks and refer children for care

𝟸. Strengthening the eye health services available at the district hospital, with a focus on child eye health

đťź‘. Increasing eye health awareness and educating students (and their teachers and parents) on the importance of healthy vision

đťź’. Screening students and ensuring access to eye care they need – whether that means a free pair of eyeglasses or a referral to the district hospital for surgery or other treatment

đťź“. Partnerships and collaboration with Ghana Health Service and Ghana Education Service, which helps ensure sustainability of eye care services

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