Don Bosco Fambul campaign reaches 217 people

(MissionNewswire) Don Bosco Fambul, located in Freetown, Sierra Leone, conducted a week-long cataract surgery campaign at a hospital in Waterloo in partnership with Visio Sense Fronteres from Spain. During the campaign, 217 people received free cataract surgeries to restore their sight and improve their quality of life.

The campaign was open to all and was free, reflecting the Salesian shared commitment to accessible, inclusive health care for vulnerable communities. In addition to the surgeries, post-operative medications were provided and reading lenses were distributed to those in need.

A Salesian explained, “We are very proud of the impact this initiative continues to have, not only in restoring vision, but also restoring the dignity and independence for hundreds of individuals. The success of this campaign has deepened our partnership with Visio Sense Fronteres, and we remain grateful for their continued collaboration as we work together to expand medical access and serve those who need it most in Sierra Leone.”

Don Bosco Fambul is a national leader in child protection, operating the largest interim care and therapeutic centers for abused children in the country. Since it was established in 1998 to rehabilitate and reintegrate child soldiers, it has grown to support the country’s most vulnerable children and youth through two main campuses in Freetown. Young people in the country face significant challenges in accessing education. With too few teachers and many school buildings destroyed in the war, resources are thin. Persistently high illiteracy rates mean that an estimated 70% of Sierra Leone’s youth are unemployed or underemployed.

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Don Bosco Fambul

Don Bosco Fambul Facebook

Salesian Missions – Sierra Leone

UNICEF – Sierra Leone