Accra, Jan. 12, GNA – The Sight in Hope Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has organised a free eye screening and other services for over 400 children and adolescents for the Chwinto community near Doboro Nsawam of the Eastern Region.Â
Medical professionals conducted comprehensive eye screening and general health checks and made referrals where necessary.
In addition to the healthcare services, beneficiaries received school kits with essential stationery and hot meals, served in a lively atmosphere with music and games.
The annual outreach programme is the third edition of the initiative, dubbed “Make a Child Smile”, serving beneficiaries between the ages of one and 17.
Ms Adjoa Obuo Duodu, the Founder of the foundation, said the initiative began in January 2024 as a personal birthday initiative and had since grown into an annual programme.
She said the Foundation focused on improving the vision and overall well-being of vulnerable children across the country.
“With a strong focus on eye care and community health outreach, the foundation seeks to bridge the gap in access to essential medical services for children in underserved communities, where preventable and treatable eye conditions often go unnoticed,” she said.
According to Ms Duodu, poor vision in childhood does not only affect sight but also damages confidence, limits learning potential, and narrows future opportunities.
“This understanding shaped the outreach component of the foundation, which prioritised early intervention and compassionate care as tools for long-term empowerment,” she said.
She said the organisation remained committed to expanding its reach, strengthening its programmes, and advocating for a future where no child’s potential was diminished because they could not see clearly.
Community leaders in Chwinto welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful.
They said access to preventive eye care and early health interventions was critical to improving children’s academic performance, confidence, and overall wellbeing, particularly in underserved communities.
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Kenneth Odeng Adade