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In Burkina Faso, more than 150,000 people are blind, and 38,000 suffer from trachoma.
There are not enough ophthalmology centres nor ophthalmology specialists in the country. In the east there is only one ophthalmology centre located in Fada N'Gourma. In this area 45% of children under 10 years old suffer from trachoma, and very few will ever receive surgery.
SIM is building two ophthalmology centres, one in Mahadaga and the other in Piela. They will be equipped to perform cataract and trachoma surgeries and will treat general eye disorders. They will also provide information, education, and regular screenings as preventative measures, to the surrounding communities.
Suggested gift amounts
- $25 provides training for one nurse in the diagnosis of common eye problems
Project BF 93911 -
Ophthalmology Programme -
BURKINA FASO
SIM Canada is a registered charitable organization.
Registration #12994-7537-RR0001.
Your donations are tax-deductible, and you will be issued an official receipt for income tax purposes.
Spending of funds is confined to board approved programs and projects. Each restricted contribution designated towards a board approved program or project will be used as designated, with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met, or cannot be completed for any reason determined by the board, the remaining restricted contributions designated for such program or project will be used where needed most.
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