Halfway Through the Year, Here’s What You’ve Helped Achieve:
- 128,662 children screened in schools for vision problems (over half of the annual goal of 200,000).
- 675 children received a full eye examination and prescription where needed.
- 446 children received spectacles, giving them the ability to see the board at school, read books, and play with friends—some for the very first time.
- 81 cataract surgeries performed, restoring sight and transforming futures.
- Training for 300 local health workers is underway to ensure children have ongoing access to quality eye care.
Each of these numbers represents a child who can now learn, play, and grow with confidence, because sight changes everything.
REAL STORIES OF CHANGE
Olu, age 9, had been struggling to keep up in class, often sitting quietly while other children played. After her school vision screening, she received a pair of glasses. Within weeks, she was answering questions in class and joining in playground games. Her teacher says she’s “a different child now, full of life and curiosity.”
Ibrahim, age 12, had severe cataracts that blurred his world. After surgery, he could see his mother’s face clearly for the first time in years. “It’s like the light came back into his eyes,” he told our team.
WHY THIS MATTERS
In many parts of Nigeria, eye care is out of reach for children. Without screening and treatment, a simple condition can lead to lifelong vision loss. This doesn’t just affect health, it impacts education, independence, and future opportunities.
By choosing Speckles, you’re part of the solution. You’re helping create classrooms where every child can see the board, playgrounds where every child can join in, and futures filled with possibility.
