2025 Cataract Donation and Health Aid
Health is life’s greatest blessing. But in the remote corners of Uganda, treatable illnesses often become a life sentence. A clouded eye, a lingering pain, a child who cannot take a step… all of these can be changed with a single touch.
Why Do We Organize Health Camps in Uganda?
We set out with the motto “One Touch, One Life!” What may be an ordinary eye exam for us is a life-changing miracle in the remote areas of Uganda. While vision is a natural gift for us, in the heart of Africa, it is often an unattainable dream. The road to healing does not always begin with complex medical equipment, but with an extended hand, a healing touch. One single intervention, one surgery, one touch… can change an entire life.
As Care Association, we return once again to Yumbe, a remote region and an Ottoman legacy, transforming lives with our touch. Through cataract surgeries and other medical procedures, we witness the power of a single touch to change a life. A mother seeing her child’s face for the first time, a father freed from pain returning to work… it all begins with a small gesture.
Every bit of support you give can be a touch that turns darkness into light. Every hand you extend can help a child take their first steps. And perhaps most beautifully, your touch can bloom in the prayers of people you may never meet.
One Touch, One Life. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to change the world. And that touch is in your hands. We are simply the means through which your compassion becomes healing.
Come, let us be the hand that reaches Uganda. Let’s walk this path together — and bring healing, together.
What Do We Do in The Health Camp?
Cataract Surgeries
Millions worldwide are blind due to cataracts. Thanks to the surgeries performed by our teams, thousands have regained their vision. In our camps across Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya, we have performed over 3,500 cataract surgeries to date. With a contribution of 1,000 TL, you can help restore someone’s sight.
General Health Screenings
In regions with limited access to healthcare, we provide opportunities for early diagnosis through our medical camps. In every camp, we offer free health screenings to thousands, enabling the early detection of diseases. In Yumbe and Pangani, we have conducted over 10,000 health screenings.
Pediatric Surgeries
We bring hope to children awaiting surgery due to congenital or later-developing conditions. Since 2019, we have performed over 100 pediatric surgeries, helping children return to healthy lives. In Uganda’s Yumbe region alone, we carried out 40 pediatric surgeries in 2024.
Malnutrition Treatment
Malnutrition poses a serious risk to children, especially in underdeveloped regions. In our health camps, we provide therapeutic foods and treatments to children showing signs of malnutrition. In our most recent health camp in Tanzania, we supported 175 families with food packages and nutritional assistance to help children grow healthily.
Baby Formula Support
At every camp, we distribute baby formula to support the healthy development of infants and young children. Since 2019, we have supported over 1,500 families, helping babies begin life with better health.
Medicine Aid
In all of our health camps, we provide essential medication to those in need. Over the past 6 years, we have distributed more than 15,000 medicine packages, supporting the treatment of individuals suffering from chronic diseases.
Support for People with Disabilities
In 2020–2021, we provided electric wheelchairs and hearing aids in Kenya and Tanzania, improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Thanks to this support, many have gained the opportunity to live more independently.
Training and Infrastructure Support
We train local doctors in modern medical techniques to launch sustainable health projects. At the Pangani State Hospital in Tanzania, we sent 200 types of medical equipment and established a fully equipped operating theater for eye and surgical procedures.
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