Eye Care Foundation provides essential eye care to disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities, focusing on preventing or curing avoidable blindness and vision impairment. The organization supports training local medical personnel and building eye clinics in areas with limited access to eye care services.

Eye Care Foundation

Eye Care Foundation aims to provide eye care services in underserved regions, supporting those with limited access to proper medical eye care. The foundation focuses on preventing and curing avoidable blindness through training medical personnel, funding surgeries, and building eye clinics.

Eye Care Foundation | 5,037 followers on LinkedIn. prevents avoidable blindness and visual impairment in low-income countries | prevent and cure avoidable blindness and visual impairment in developing countries. We are currently working in Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Ecuador, Tanzania, Suriname, Zambia and Rwanda.

CEO at Eye Care Foundation

Björn Stenvers

Leander Hansen

Ophthalmologist and advisor

Peter Jaap de Lint

CEO Eye care aid foundation

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"Women and children are twice as likely as men to experience blindness or impaired vision", according to eye health specialists. In Laos, we are working to change that. We are proud to have funded the establishment of a pediatric clinic at the Center for Treatment and Maintenance of Eye Health, offering specialized care for children with vision problems. This new clinic is a key step in ensuring that children in Laos receive the eye care they need for a brighter, healthier future. #eyecarefoundation #laos #eyeclinic

What can the shortage of rainfall mean to eye health? Recent weather forecasts for Tanzania show a significant drop in rainfall, mainly due to climate change. This decrease poses serious challenges for communities that rely on rain-fed rivers and springs. With less rain, the air becomes drier, leading to more dust and pollution. These conditions can harm our eyes and lead to issues like: Trachoma, Conjunctivitis, Corneal Abrasions, or Cataracts. It's important for everyone to be aware of these risks and take steps to protect their eye health. 💧 Stay informed. Stay safe. Your eye health is important! 💧 Any thoughts on this? Let us know.

Happy Diwali (Tihar festival)! 🪔Today we celebrate the victory of light over darkness. For 40 years and counting, we continue our fight against blindness. Wishing everyone a bright and joyful festival! #diwali2024 #tiharspecial #nepal #EyeCareFoundation

This year, we welcomed the Tramedico team to Nepal! Our Country Director, Anil Gorkhaly , shared the history and achievements of ECF at our Kathmandu office. We were excited to see their appreciation for our work! The Tramedico team started at the Gorkha Lions Eye Service Centre, where they learned about our activities. They then visited a small eye clinic in Bandipur and ended their trip at the Himalaya Eye Hospital in Pokhara. Our Nepalese colleagues warmly escorted the team in Pokhara, giving them a tour of the hospital. They also helped hand over important equipment and a letter of appreciation. Thank you, Tramedico for your support in improving eye care in Nepal!

Our Journey to review activities in Ca Mau Province - Vietnam Our CEO, Björn Stenvers , along with Jop Bruin - Project Information Manager & Fundraising, along with our team in Vietnam, recently visited the Ca Mau Eye and Skin Hospital to check on the ongoing project for 2023-2025. We also met patients who had recently had surgeries, and their smiles reminded us of why we do this work. Seeing the positive impact of our partnership was truly heartwarming. There is still a need to create a complete eye care center at the provincial level. We also had a good meeting with Dr Tran Quang Khoa, the Deputy Director of the Ca Mau Health Department to discuss our potential collaboration in the next phase. As we look back on what we’ve achieved and the gaps we’ve filled, we feel excited about the work still to come. Our partnership with local teams in Ca Mau is strong, and we look forward to supporting future projects to prevent blindness and improve eye care for everyone.

Meet, Anh Duong (8 years old) from the southernmost point of the Mekong Delta, Ca Mau Province. She received strabismus surgery last quarter. This week, our team conducts monitoring trip to Ca Mau - Vietnam, where we visit several key project implementing partners in order to enhance strong relationships being built within the community and discuss plans for the next 3-5 years. During our visit, we had the opportunity to reconnect with Anh Duong. Witnessing her bright smile during our meeting was truly heartwarming. Her mother shared that the child has gained much more confidence in participating in extracurricular activities she once hesitated to join, such as the Storytelling Contest. It was a joy to see her transformation from a shy girl to a proactive and confident young student, thanks to the impact of vision correction, which often goes unnoticed.

Op World Sight Day op 10 oktober, Eye Care Foundation vragen we meer aandacht voor oogzorg in onze projectlanden. ECF roept alle Nederlanders op om een staaroperatie te financieren voor 42 euro aan iemand die anders volledig blind wordt. Deze actie wordt ondersteund door onder meer radiospotjes met Eye Care Foundation ambassadeur Toine van Peperstraten en een social mediacampagne. #WorldSightDay2024

Eye Care Foundation joined hands with VisionSpring ! A wonderful way to kick off World Sight Day 2024!

Our new website is live! 🌐✨ With a fresh look and user-friendly design, we're ready to share more inspiring stories and upcoming activities. Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of our journey! #newwebsite #newwebsitelaunch #ecf

🏃♂️✨ On September 22nd, Eye Care Foundation joined 100 participants for the 18th Dam tot Dam run! The weather was perfect, and everyone had a blast. 🎉 After crossing the finish line, runners were greeted at the Eye Care Centre Zaandam with live music from Accu Fanfare and a warm welcome from our colleagues. Tired runners even enjoyed relaxing sports massages from Sportmassage Keur! A huge thank you to all the runners, supporters, and sponsors for making this fundraising event a success! 🙌❤️

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