Afghanistan

Kabul's University Eye Hospital is training 15 ophthalmology residents but lacks essential supplies. This hinders both resident training and patient operations.

We support Dr. Shir's work in Afghanistan by providing cataract surgery supplies, equipment, and training. He teaches hundreds of resident doctors at Kabul University to care for the poor, performing surgeries and distributing glasses to thousands of people.
Immediate Needs:
• Advanced screening and treatment for severe cases.
• More surgical kits for hospitals and clinics to make eye surgeries affordable for low-income individuals.
Addressing these gaps will improve access to eye care and reduce preventable blindness in Uganda.

Our Partner

SURGERIES PERFORMED:
2,648

PATIENTS SCREENED:
53,478

GLASSES DONATED:
5,716

OUTREACHES:
22

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Stories from the field

Fighting For Afghan Women In Vision

Dr. Shir, our partner in Afghanistan, expressed profound gratitude for your generous support. He said:
"This month, the government reduced the salary of all female state employees by two-thirds. We are grateful to CharityVision for contributing a stipend to our women staff that allows them to provide for their families."
1,500 patients can now afford eye surgery

Dr. Shir and his team in Afghanistan were thrilled to receive essential surgery supplies to assist over 1500 people! They focus on treating low-income patients with bilateral cataracts and other eye issues, bridging the accessibility gap in the community.

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