By Ciara Baumgartner | Fundraising Officer
In Gurage, Ethiopia, Fikir is not just a biology teacher but a mother of two boys. Her life changed when she was diagnosed with trachoma - a highly contagious, painful eye disease that can cause blindness. Fikir received surgery and said the best part afterwards was her newfound independence and pain-free vision.
Fikir is now determined to teach her biology students about trachoma and how to prevent it. Thanks to the surgery, she can now inspire others to get their eyes checked.
Children’s education is profoundly affected by their vision. Children with poor eyesight often struggle to read or see the blackboard. As a result, they can become discouraged and even stop attending school as they can no longer keep up. Early screening is the most sustainable and effective way of tackling childhood blindness. That is why Orbis develops integrated eye health programmes in schools. These programs screen all children for vision problems, providing glasses, treatment, or surgery if needed.
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