A Land of Resilience and Struggle
In the arid, sun-scorched region of Turkana in northern Kenya, life moves to the rhythm of survival. The Turkana people, known for their incredible resilience, face harsh living conditions every day. Water is scarce, food is often limited, and healthcare is a distant dream for many. Despite the odds, they hold onto hope with fierce determination.

But imagine living in this environment without sight. Imagine trying to find water, care for children, or navigate the rocky terrain while blind. For many in Turkana, this is not a hypothetical—it is their reality. Cataracts, one of the leading causes of blindness in the region, rob people of their ability to see and live fully. In Turkana, access to basic healthcare is a luxury, let alone access to specialized eye care like cataract surgery.

The Struggles of Healthcare in Turkana
Health education and services in Turkana are almost non-existent. People here walk miles under the scorching sun to reach the nearest health center, which is often understaffed and under-equipped. Simple treatments that most of the world takes for granted are beyond reach. For the Turkana people, blindness from cataracts is not just a personal burden—it becomes a community issue, as families must care for their blind relatives, and children are often forced to drop out of school to help at home.

In this remote land, hope flickers like the distant stars in their vast night sky. But you can be the spark that turns this hope into reality.

The Eye Clinic: Bringing Sight to Turkana
From December 1st to 7th, 2024, we are organizing a medical camp in Turkana, focusing on providing free cataract surgeries and eye care for the community. This is not just a medical mission—it's an opportunity to restore sight and transform lives. For the Turkana people, cataract surgery means more than just vision. It means independence. It means children can return to school, adults can return to work, and families can thrive.

This week-long medical camp will offer life-changing surgeries to those who have lived in darkness for years. Imagine the joy of a grandmother seeing her grandchildren's faces for the first time, or a young mother being able to tend to her family without fear. The impact is profound, immediate, and lasting.

The Struggles of Healthcare in Turkana
Your donations will directly fund these surgeries and provide the much-needed medical supplies and personnel to carry out this noble mission. Every penny counts. For just a small contribution, you can help give the gift of sight—an unparalleled blessing.

Think of the impact: 
$25 can provide essential eye medications and can cover the cost of a cataract consultation.
$50 can pay for a full cataract surgery, including the above mentioned, transforming a life.
Each donation, no matter the size, is a step toward making this dream a reality. Imagine the power of collective giving—when many people contribute, we can achieve something extraordinary.

No administrative expenses
your donation finances 100% of the costs of medicines and supplies. All doctors, employees and organizers participate voluntarily, the church finances the transportation and accommodation, the Lions Hospital provides the eye lenses, staff and equipment free of charge and the local community provides the location free of charge. Projects of the Light foundation are excluded from salaries or corruption, not in the Netherlands or locally. That is why your donation fully and only finances the goal: Eye operations that make the blind see again. Together we make people see.

The Ripple Effect: More Than Just Restoring Sight
When you donate, you are not just helping an individual; you are uplifting an entire community. When people can see again, they become active members of society once more. They can contribute to their families, their communities, and their economy. Children who were once caregivers can return to school and build a future. Parents can return to work and provide for their loved ones. The ripple effect of your generosity will be felt for years to come.

In Turkana, the blind will see again because of you.

Expanding the Mission: Partnering with Vuna International

We are proud to announce our partnership with Vuna International , whose generosity and commitment are helping us expand the scope of this medical camp. In addition to cataract surgeries, Vuna International will be sponsoring treatments for other common diseases that plague the Turkana region. From addressing malnutrition and respiratory infections to providing care for malaria and other preventable illnesses, this partnership will further alleviate the healthcare challenges faced by the community.

Join Us in This Noble Cause
We invite you to be part of this life-changing mission. Your support is not just an act of charity—it is an act of humanity, compassion, and solidarity with those who need it most. Together, we can restore sight, hope, and dignity to a community that has long been overlooked.

Please donate generously to help bring sight back to Turkana. Your kindness can change lives forever.

Let's make people see

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