Our Impact In Nigeria
At a glance [2019]
- Total population: 201 million
- GDP: $448.12 billion
- Largest economy in Africa
- Poverty rate: 40.1%
What we focus on
Approximately 5 million people in Nigeria suffer from visual impairment, over 80% of which are preventable, and a significant portion remains unaddressed because of poverty. During our first relief mission in 2021, we partnered with Eye Foundation Hospital to carry out 1,266 eye examinations and restore eyesight to 550 impoverished people: 50 cataract surgeries and 500 reflective error corrections.
Our Impact In Nigeria In 2022
- 5,287 free screenings
- 2,843 refractive error corrections
- 277 cataract surgeries
Read About R4HS Foundation’s Recipients In Nigeria
Adeeko, Male 47yo
As a young 47 years old married man with 4 little children, the last thing on Adeeko’s mind was having to struggle with the ability to see. With the free cataract surgery from R4HS and our partners, he can now see a brighter future fit himself and his family
Alaba, Female 65yo
Having been identified as a qualified candidate for our free cataract surgery, 65 year old widow, Alaba joyously awaits her turn with the doctors and was equally joyful to regain her sight after the surgery
Ayo
Ayo was blind in his left eye from cataract, leaving him reliant on his family for the last year. Thanks to an operation, he can now support his wife and 2 children
Mr Oyediran
Mr Oyediran is an optician with Eye Foundation Hospital in Nigeria. He leads the outreach team to conduct basic eye examinations, and says the relief provided by R4HS and his hospital is a welcomed one given the high unmet need in the country
Reverend Francis, Male 61yo
Francis life as a 61 yo preacher, became restricted when he got diagnosed with cataract in the right eye 6 months ago. He considered the surgery to restore his sight God sent and thanks the sponsors for what he described as life changing opportunity
Sidikatu, Female 80yo
At 80 years, struggling with blindness in the right eye over the last 3 years hasn’t been a walk in the park for Sidikatu. With the help from R4HS foundation and our partners, she can now live the rest of her life enjoying her old age
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