About this program
Many students suffer academically because they cannot clearly see the blackboard. Most classrooms are dimly lit which further exacerbates the issue and bright, eager children are often unable to fulfill their potential. As a result, Kenya Connect is partnering with Global Vision 2020, a NGO committed to providing low-cost eye screening and eye glasses through their innovative USee product. In addition to screening students, parents and teachers are also being screened for corrective glasses including “readers”. In 2025, we are beginning a new partnership with the Global Foundation for Hearing Loss to begin early hearing screening for babies and young learners
“I am grateful to say that my daughter now enjoys reading more than before after receiving reading glasses from Kenya Connect. She shared that she no longer rushes to get a front seat in class because, with the glasses, she can clearly see the board even from the back of the class. Her performance is improving every day.”
Purity Mwendes, Parent – Kathiiani Girls
Statistics
179
pairs of eyeglasses have been distributed
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