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ECF just got started in Suriname

Eye Care Foundation hasn’t been working in Suriname long. We started here with an analysis of some hospitals to allow us to assess how much support Eye Care Foundation should be giving.

How we work together in Suriname

Recently, we conducted an extensive analysis of three hospitals (Academic Hospital Suriname, Sint Vicentius Hospital and the Wanica Hospital). These hospitals work hard to limit unnecessary blindness and treat vision impairment in Suriname. Suriname has only 16 ophthalmologists (IAPB, WHO), which is why we support our local partners.

Team

Björn Stenvers
Director

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This is where we also work

We have projects in the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, South America and Africa. We are always open to further international expansion.

Asia

Africa

South America

Donations make our work possible

Our activities for good eye care are possible through active funding. Eye Care Foundation runs entirely on donations, large and small. Donations make our work possible; without them, these regions have no opportunities for good eye care. We use our donations directly for all our activities.
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Our activities are completely clear

Our focus is on improving, preventing and curing. This is what we do:

  • Training local medical personnel and volunteers
  • Setting up field offices for general support and medical management
  • Building eye clinics at easy-to-reach locations
  • Donating medical eye care equipment
  • Financing cataract surgeries
  • Eye exams for elderly and schoolchildren
  • Prescribing eyeglasses

Together for better vision