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Many blind children in Burundi never reach their fifth birthday.

Burundi is one of Africa’s smallest and poorest nations. After 12 years of civil war, Burundi’s people mostly live in disadvantaged, rural areas that have little access to medical and eye health services. With more than 87,000 people who are blind, and only three ophthalmologists who can perform cataract surgery, there’s a critical need to train, screen and perform surgeries there to help people out of the cycle of poverty. Cesaria was one of these people we were able to help.

Your donation will help train local eye health workers as well as fund more eye screenings and clinics in rural and remote locations. Will you help us reach more people like Cesaria with the extraordinary gift of sight today?

We accept:

You can donate via Alipay HK phone app, download the monthly donation form, or one-off donation form to support restoring sight worldwide. Receipt is available for donations of HKD100 or more. Please leave your name, email and addree with us.

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Cesaria was one of these people we were able to help.

Blind from birth, Cesaria’s chances of surviving until her fifth birthday would have been slim. Unable to look after a blind child, Cesaria’s parents abandoned her soon after she was born. Thankfully, her grandmother Veronica stepped in to raise her instead. Veronica was the driving force in making sure Cesaria got the medical attention she needed. However, with only US$4 a day to live on, Veronica couldn’t afford the vital surgery that would give Cesaria back her sight. This is where our local partners stepped in. Burundi’s only paediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Levi, performed Cesaria’s much-needed operation. It was just in time – the older children are, the harder it is to save their sight. For Cesaria, restoring her sight at such a young age gives her the chance to develop and experience childhood just like any other little girl.

Let’s end avoidable blindness together

Many people are blind because they don’t have access to quality and affordable eye health. Since The Foundation started 31 years ago, we’ve restored sight to more than 3 million people – often with a simple, 20 minute operation.

The world needs your generosity

The Fred Hollows Foundation delivers eye care services to people living in remote areas around the world. Your donation is very important to help us achieve our goal. Your donation will restore sight and change lives. Thanks so much for your generosity!

Your donation changes lives

The Fred Hollows Foundation estimates that every $1 invested in ending avoidable blindness can create four times the economic benefits.

Your monthly donation will create bigger impacts:

A monthly donation of HKD150 can restore sight to one person each month
A monthly donation of HKD350 can help set up an eye screening camp in a remote area
A monthly donation of HKD500 can help train a specialist eye nurse

Why is it important to save sight?

Blindness is more than a health issue. It is also a social and economic problem. It is especially difficult for patients living in poverty and remote areas to seek medical help.

Some patients may not understand that eye diseases like cataract, trachoma and refractive error can be treated easily. Many patients cannot afford treatment or transport to see a doctor.

It can also be challenging for hospitals and clinics to provide simple eye services to patients. There may not be enough experienced medical staff and facilities.

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Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes! A receipt is available for donations of HKD100 or more.
Will I get a receipt?

Yes! For one-off donations, we will email donation receipts immediately. Receipts for monthly donations will be mailed in April every year.
What will my donation be used for?

Your donation could be used to restore someone’s sight, but it may also go towards a range of other program activities like training surgeons or eye health workers. All of the work we do aims to build capacity in developing countries to create sustainable public eye health systems so your donation will help thousands of people in their communities into the future.
What methods of payment are accepted?

We welcome the use of Visa、Mastercard、American Express and Union Pay. You can use PayPal and credit cards for one-off donations. You can also use credit cards or direct debit for monthly donations.
How do I update my details?

Please get in touch with [email protected] with the subject line ‘updating my personal details’ or call 852 3614 6240. Our Supporter Services team will be able to help you with this.
Are there any other donation methods?

You can also make the donation by the following methods:

ONE-OFF Donation.

By Cheque:
Please make the cheque payable to “The Fred Hollows Foundation (HK) Limited” together with the donation form and send to us at Room 1005, 10/F Office Plus @Prince Edward, 794-802 Nathan Road, Kowloon Hong Kong

By Bank Direct Transfer:
Please deposit the donation to our account at HSBC 848-423240-001. To obtain an official receipt, please post your bank transfer receipt together with the donation form to our office or email to [email protected]

By Credit Card
Please fill in the donation form and send to us at Room 1005 10/F Office Plus @Prince Edward, 794-802 Nathan Road, Kowloon Hong Kong or email to [email protected]

Monthly Donation
Credit card / Direct debit authorisation: Please fill in the monthly donation form and send to us at Room 1005 10/F Office Plus @Prince Edward, 794-802 Nathan Road, Kowloon Hong Kong or email to [email protected]

Thank you very much for your donation!

Your one-off donation receipt is on the way. Your monthly donation receipt will be delivered to you in April every year.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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