From our former Chair and CEO
“We would like to express our gratitude to all donors who have contributed, shared their experiences, and made our work possible through their support. On their behalf, we also want to sincerely thank everyone who has given us a glimpse into their lives over the past year and was willing to share their story with us.
We strive for a world where everyone has access to quality eye care, with a focus on those most in need. A world in which every person has an equal opportunity to build a future with clear vision. A world where people are independent and do not have to rely on others due to visual impairment. Eye Care Foundation works to eliminate avoidable blindness and visual impairment, so that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
Arthur van Praag, former Chair, and Björn Stenvers, CEO
This is what we have achieved
Service delivery
- Over 1,145,000 adults and children screened
- Over 23,200 cataract and other eye surgeries performed
- Over 26,300 glasses provided
Education
- More than 3,900 healthcare workers, teachers, and volunteers trained
- 73 ophthalmologists and 18 optometrists educated and trained
- 113 ophthalmic nurses trained
Infrastructure
- 20 eye clinics opened and renovated
- 2,238 eye clinics equipped with modern ophthalmic equipment and medical supplies
Awareness raising
- More than 2,000,000 children and adults reached with awareness and education
* Figures from 2021 to 2024