Will you restore sight and change lives for more people like Ngin?
With his sight restored and the love of his life, Phork, by his side – Ngin is back doing all the things that bring him joy. He is able to work again and is saving to build a new house. And in his free time, Ngin plays and jokes around with his grandkids. He also makes time to give free haircuts to local children. Ngin feels needed and valued once again.
Cambodia’s civil war caused extreme hardship and disruption, and many disadvantaged people live without access to basic eye health services.
80% of people who are blind in Cambodia live in remote rural areas and have limited access to eye care services. Your support helps us reach them.
Many people in Cambodia who are blind cannot afford eye surgery. Help us reach those who can't afford crucial eye care services.
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Clementine was just one of those people facing this scenario: she was desperate to help her son, but the village where they live is hours from the nearest hospital. Travelling is really not an option for people in her situation.
Without outreach programs like the ones run by The Fred Hollows Foundation, finding help would have been very difficult. But a community health worker visited the area where Eric lives, and contacted Dr Ciku Mathenge, a leading eye surgeon who has restored sight to thousands of people
Nine out of 10 people over the age of 50 in Cambodia who are blind don’t need to be. Help us provide quality eye care to them.
“Every day our team works in Cambodia to reach those most in need, people who are blind, poor and urgently need our help. We live Fred’s values that every eye is an eye and we are committed to carrying on his work.” – Tokyo Bak, The Fred Hollows Foundation Country Manager, Cambodia. Since The Fred Hollows Foundation began work in Cambodia in 1998, blindness has reduced by 66%, showing the huge impact of improved eye care services – all thanks to our supporters' generosity. With help from people like you, The Foundation has contributed to this result by establishing the first ophthalmology training program in Cambodia, which has more than doubled the number of local eye care professionals. Fred always said, “teach the teachers first” and that is exactly what we do in Cambodia. We know he would be proud to see how far the program has come - but the job isn’t finished yet. You can carry on Fred’s vision. Will you help us finish the job he started by donating today? DONATE NOW AND RESTORE SIGHT TO THE PEOPLE OF CAMBODIA
Donate today to help provide sight-saving surgery to the people of Cambodia.