Right to Sight Norge

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Right to Sight Norge

Right to Sights mål er å utrydde blindhet som kan kureres. Vi støtter øyelegeutdanning og operasjoner i flere afrikanske land. 250 000 har fått hjelp!

Right to Sight er en frivillig organisasjon som drives av leger og øyeleger. Den jobber for å utrydde unødig blindhet i Afrika, blant annet gjennom å videreutdanne øyeleger, støtte operasjoner og etablere klinikker. Right to Sight ble etablert i 2006 av den irske øyelegen Kate Coleman. Right to Sight Norge ble etablert i 2011 som en søsterorganisasjon til den irske av lege Trine Jacobsen. Right to Sight sponses av AKO-foundation, Optomed, Grieg Foundation og Olav Thon Gruppen.

05/08/2026

Summer is almost over, and we are back! ☀️
While we have been quiet online recently, we have been hard at work behind the scenes. Our team has been designing our new website and planning upcoming initiatives to strengthen our impact.

The current climate remains challenging for charities and NGOs, which makes us all the more thankful for your continued support. Our work relies entirely on the generosity of our donors, and your contributions yield very real results. Every contribution is highly appreciated!

Going forward, we will be sharing more updates and stories from the field, and we look forward to having you with us for what's next.

Stay tuned and get your eyesight checked ✌️

22/04/2026

Imagine your field of vision slowly shrinking into a tunnel until everything goes dark...

This is the reality of untreated glaucoma. When fluid builds up inside the eye, the resulting pressure silently damages the optic nerve. By the time someone notices their peripheral vision fading, the damage can already be permanent.

The tragedy? It is entirely preventable with early screening and basic treatment!

At Right to Sight alongside Kwale Eye Centre, our mission is to eradicate needless blindness by bringing vital eye care to those who need it most.

Help us in this fight! Visit the link to learn how you can support our medical teams today 👁️

https://righttosight.no/en/donate-to-right-to-sight-norge/

24/03/2026

Disability and gender inequality are deeply intertwined. Women facing vision loss carry a double burden: they are less likely to access specialized surgical care and more likely to lose their financial independence as a result.

Take Umazi (62). When she developed cataracts, she was given eye drops and second-hand glasses. For 8 months, she struggled as her dressmaking business—her source of autonomy—collapsed.
Cataracts can't be fixed with quick remedies. They require expert surgical removal.

After finding Kwale Eye Centre through a local school announcement, a 15-minute surgery restored Umazi’s sight. She is back to threading needles and earning her own income.

Empower women by funding actual medical solutions, not just good intentions.

Fund the experts 💥

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day! 🌸

While we celebrate today, we’re also looking ahead. To truly empower women, we must acknowledge that those living with disabilities often face a "double burden" of discrimination.

Starting today and throughout the rest of March, we’ll be sharing stories and data on the intersection of gender and disability, specifically focusing on vision impairment.

HOW YOU CAN BE AN ALLY TODAY:

Go out and show up! Ask questions, join a march or local event, and help us ensure that every girl—regardless of ability—has the tools to succeed.

Let’s build a world that works for all women. 🌍✨

02/03/2026

Meet W***y, a 59-year-old former public service driver from Shimba Hills, Kwale County. For over a year, W***y lived in fear after a terrifying road accident caused by his failing eyesight.

Believing his condition was a "curse," he sought help from traditional healers to no avail. He had nearly given up hope until he heard about our eye screening outreach.

The Diagnosis? Advanced cataracts. The Result? A successful surgery that restored more than just his sight—it restored his life and independence!

We are so proud to help community members like W***y see a brighter future ☀️

27/01/2026

Here we go, 2026! 👌

We took a small step back from social media to focus fully on the planning for this coming year, but now we are back online and buzzing with energy. The calendar says 2026, but out there in the heat and dust, the mission remains exactly the same.

And we are starting the year with a win. This is Dzame.

Dzame (65) is a businesswoman from Kwale. For years, she woke up before dawn to sell fruits at the market. She was independent and proud.

Then, the cataracts came.

For two years, her world faded into darkness. She didn't just lose her sight; she lost her shop. Worse, she lost her independence. Without vision, she was forced to rely on others, and sadly, some took advantage of her vulnerability. She was left with nothing but determination.

Last week, a community health promoter found her and brought her to Kwale Eye Centre.

One 15-minute surgery later, everything changed.

Today, Dzame isn’t just "seeing" again. She is planning her return to the market. She is reclaiming her business. She is taking her life back.

This year, we have thousands more like Dzame to reach. It’s going to be a lot of work, exciting, and challenging. We can’t wait.

Join us in the field. 👇 Support the next outreach camp of 2026 and VIPPS to 81156 or donate here:

https://righttosight.no/en/donate-to-right-to-sight-norge/

31/12/2025

Days 23-31: Looking Forward with Hope✨

As 2025 comes to a close, we look back with deep gratitude. Thanks to your support, so many people in Kenya are ending this year with restored sight. We wish you and your family a happy, healthy New Year, and we look forward to continuing this vital work together in 2026. Happy New Year! 🎆

22/12/2025

Days 18-22: Your donation matters! 🙏

We know you have many choices when it comes to charitable giving, and we do not take your support lightly. We are committed to stretching every dollar to ensure it reaches the patients who need it most—purchasing essential surgical supplies, maintaining our equipment, doing outreach and educating future medical professionals.

Your donation can help young people like Mwanapili, and ensure they get their vision back! We are deeply grateful for your loyalty and for standing by us in the fight against preventable blindness 🩷

17/12/2025

Days 16-17: A Future Restored ✨

When a child goes blind, they often drop out of school. Restoring a child's sight doesn't just give them vision; it gives them an education and a future.

In collaboration with Kwale Eye Centre in the Mombasa district, Right to Sight has initiated a project to train midwives and nurses in screening newborns and young children for eye conditions:

- Capacity Building: Training and equipping midwives and nurses to detect eye conditions early.

- Total Care: Providing surgery, glasses, and follow-up treatment for children in need.

- Sustainability: Using a "train-the-trainer" model to ensure expertise stays in the clinic.

- Community Education: Empowering mothers to spot early warning signs in their little ones.

Do you want to support our work? Donate today ❤️

15/12/2025

Days 12-15: It takes a village!👭

In rural Kenya, access to healthcare is often defined by geography. With communities scattered over vast distances, the barrier to entry isn't just cost—it's physical access.

This is why outreach programs are a cornerstone of effective eye care strategy. By mobilizing teams to go to the patient, rather than waiting for the patient to come to us, we achieve three critical goals:

- Early Intervention: We detect diseases like cataracts and glaucoma before they lead to permanent blindness.

- Targeted Inclusivity: We reach the most vulnerable populations—including the elderly and those with disabilities—who often slip through the cracks of centralized healthcare systems.

- Economic Efficiency: Preventive measures and early treatment are significantly more cost-effective than treating advanced stages of disease, reducing the long-term socioeconomic burden of blindness.

Outreach really works! 🩷

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