22/05/2026
“Before the eye problems, I used to cook at a school and earn a little income, so when my eyes started causing trouble, how can you cook for people? We are low on money and cannot afford things, so I am suffering.”
We met Balbina in Singida, Tanzania. For years, she struggled as cataracts slowly took her sight, leaving her blind in one eye. The impact reached far beyond her vision—affecting her work, her ability to care for her family, and the rhythms of daily life.
Watch the full film on our website and learn about Balbina and the incredible work that the Mo Dewji Foundation is doing. Link in bio or comments below 🎥
In rural Tanzania, treatable eye diseases like cataracts are far too common. Nearly 600,000 people are living without sight. These conditions steal not only vision, but also independence, dignity, and the ability to earn a living.
Across the country, the Mo Dewji Foundation is working to change this reality by bringing care directly to underserved communities. Over three days, the Foundation hosted an eye camp at Singida Hospital, welcoming hundreds of patients from across the region. Free eye exams, reading glasses, and life-changing cataract surgeries restored sight and hope. The camp also offered cervical cancer screenings and essential reproductive health services—care often out of reach for rural families.
For Balbina and so many others, restored sight means a return to work, joy, and independence. A cataract surgery may cost little, but its impact is immeasurable.
This , The Kym Rapier Foundation is proud to highlight the Mo Dewji Foundation's work in its mission to expand access to vital healthcare across Tanzania.