Kenya

Kenya is a lower—and middle-income country with uneven wealth distribution, poverty, and human rights. One-tenth of Kenyans have approximately two-fifths of the total wealth.
A recent study in Kenya identified avoidable causes of blindness (i.e., cataract, refractive error, trachoma, and corneal scarring) as 69.6% of blindness and 74.9% of visual impairment.

The benefits of eliminating avoidable blindness and visual impairment are significant, overriding costs by over 3.5 times. For each dollar invested in the efforts to eliminate avoidable blindness and visual impairment, a return of over $3.56 is experienced in Kenya. Therefore, by partnering with local government, hospitals, and doctors to restore sight to the most needy, we boost an individual's ability to gain employment and sustain their livelihood by 30%.
No matter the size, every gift helps our Kenya team reach more people with the eye care they deserve.

You can:
- $10 = Give a pair of prescription glasses
- $25 = Sponsor a cataract surgery
- $350 = Sponsor a school eye screening
- Host a glasses drive → See service opportunities
- Humanitarian Trip: Gather your network and go on an expedition!

Lions SightFirst Eye hospital
AIC Litein Hospital
Invela Health care
Kenya society for the blind
Garissa Referral Hospital
Lions Club of Nakuru
SOMTO Karolina Aadland Foundation
Nairobi City County Eye Dept.
Masinde Muliro University of Tech
Coast General Hospital
Elgeyo Marakwet county
Eye Care Ltd
Westlands Laser Eye
Kenyatta National Hospital
Kwale Eye Centre
Cheps Kenya
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Essilor
- Vision Spring
- Kenya Society for the Blind

Current Projects

Outreach Team

In Kenya, we work in many ways to help the community. We organize outreaches, donate cataract kits, surgical and optical equipment, and frames for glasses donations. This allows the people in Kenya to receive the optical care they need.
Essilor OneSight Project

Essilor supports school screening projects throughout Kenya by donating frames and clip-in glasses to help solve the problem of eyecare accessibility.
LDS Project

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides training for local ophthalmologists to improve their skills as doctors as they help their community. In addition to this support, we are building vision centers to provide low-cost eyecare. (add locations)
KSB Clinic

Our Nairobi, Kenya clinic provides comprehensive eye care services, including optical care, ophthalmic surgeries, and specialized low vision treatments. Conveniently located just two miles from Africa’s largest slum, the clinic ensures access to critical eye care for those who need it most.

Our Team

Phoebe Wanjiru

“I work with CharityVision because I believe access to eye care is essential to dignity, independence, and opportunity. Through this work, I help restore sight and improve the quality of life for underserved communities.
Email: Phoebe@charityvision.org
Kenya Facebook Page
East Africa Facebook Page

Surgeries Performed:
19,664

Patients Screened:
177,669

Glasses Donated:
29,946

Outreaches:
2,120

Stories from the field

Inspired in Kenya, Ready for Action

Inspired by last week’s IAPB event in Kenya, our African Directors and partners returned home with new ideas, stronger connections, and a renewed commitment to restoring sight.

IAPB = International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
First School Screening in Kenya!

Our Sightbuddies Eye Screening program has reached Kenya! The team found cases of strabismus (cross eyes), eye infections, and several kids needing glasses to see the board. We are thrilled to have this initiative in Kenyan schools.
Inaguration Of A New Clinic

Our Kenya Eye Clinic is officially receiving patients! It provides comprehensive eye care services, including optical care, ophthalmic surgeries, and specialized low vision treatments. Conveniently located just two miles from Africa’s largest slum, the clinic ensures access to critical eye care for those who need it most.
Kenya's First Government Eye Center

We are teaming up with the Kenya Society for the Blind for our newest clinic in Nairobi. This new facility will provide comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services and specialized care for low-vision individuals. Check out these pictures of us making it official with our Kenya Coordinator and clinic managers from Tanzania!