EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!

A microproject by Olalo of Hope - Kenya
EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!
EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!
EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!
EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!
EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!
EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!
EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!
EyeGlass Clinic Coming to the Community in Kenya!

Project Report | May 14, 2018
Vision Clinic Filled with Emotion and Successes!

By Merry Broughal | Project Leader

“I can see you!”

“I can read my Bible for the first time in over 10 years!”

“I will finally be able to see my grandchildren!”

These are just a few of the excited statements we heard during our 6-day Vision Clinic Outreach in Oyugis, Kenya.

In April, Olalo of Hope-Kenya partnered with Global Eyeglass Ministry of Washington State and Calvary Chapel SE Portland to bring a Vision Clinic to Oyugis, Kenya.  We brought an inventory of over 3000 pairs of prescription eyeglasses and readers for distribution, in part because of your generous support for the clinic.

Thank You!

A well-trained team of 11 people traveled to Kenya ready to test the vision of every Kenyan who came to the clinic with the hopes of being matched with corrective prescriptions eye glasses or readers.

Hundreds of eyeglasses were given during the 6-days.  Each day as we arrived at the clinic location, a line of people were already waiting for the day to begin.  Children under 5 years old waited with adults dutifully waiting for their turn to be given the various eye tests.  Older adults needing assistance to walk waited patiently for their turn to test. Most waited for hours as the tests were given in the order of when people arrived.

There are no the words to express the joy and sheer delight on the faces, and gratitude of those who were fitted with a pair of eyeglasses. Many exclaimed excitedly what they would now be able to do. Others just broke into wide grins as they shook our hands with great enthusiasm and thankfulness, while others wiped away tears of joy from their eyes. 

As for the team, our emotions matched those we helped. The hours were long, the weather hot and humid, but not one person complained and we all were honored to share in the joy with those who left seeing better than when they arrived.

One story comes to mind of a young man who was unable to take the National Tests at the end of his high school years in December because his glasses broke just prior to the test. This test is the determining factor that will either allow him to continue his education at a university or college or end his future education completely.

After he was fitted with a pair of prescription eyeglasses that matched his vision needs, we found out that the government had given him one make-up date to take the test…his last chance to dictate his future.

And when was that final date?  The NEXT DAY!

That young man left the clinic rejoicing that he would take that test the following day. He was ecstatic and so were we! Story after story only compounded all the joy we felt each day.

Olalo wishes to sincerely THANK YOU for being part of this Vision Clinic Outreach by the support you have given to help us transport all the equipment we needed to make this outreach a success.

Many people in Oyugis, Kenya are now seeing many things for the first time in a very long time.  You are part of that new vision and we (and they) sincerely Thank You for your support!

 Merry Broughal
Olalo of Hope - Kenya

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Olalo of Hope - Kenya

Location: Gladstone, OR - USA
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Merry Broughal
Clackamas , OR United States

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