A religious congregation in Ethiopia, the Daughters of Charity, have been going around to different parts of the country screening members of low-income communities who have lost their sight due to cataracts. The project started in 2006 with the view to give back sight to 20 000 people by the year 2020. Those with cataracts are referred for free eye surgery,” said Sr. Puesta. This project also focuses on prevention of blindness as much as giving back sight. Daughters of Charity in EthiopiaSaints Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac founded the Daughters of Charity in Paris in the 17th Century.

Source: Ethiopian News December 25, 2019 13:18 UTC