Our Work
Curing Blindness in Sierra Leone
Training doctors
in corneal transplants, retina, and glaucoma surgery.
Using artificial intelligence to diagnose and refer patients.
Supporting residency programs to raise the next generation of eye specialists.
Building the Kerrytown Eye Center of Excellence, set to become the leading facility for eye care in West Africa.
Fighting HIV
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Launched one of the first HIV treatment programs at Macha Hospital, now serving over 10,000 patients.
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Nutrition and farming initiatives to support HIV patients and families.
Why it Matters
5% of people over 50 in Sierra Leone are blind.
91% of blindness is preventable or treatable.
Women with cataract blindness are far less likely to receive surgery than men.
Burn Care & Nutrition
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Provided reconstructive surgery for Mercy and other children.
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Developed burn nutrition programs to improve recovery outcomes.
Strengthening
Hospitals
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Rebuilt Mangunza Hospital to expand rural access to care.
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Provided critical medical equipment including ultrasound machines and medications.
