Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan

by The Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust
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Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan
Provide Sight to 10,000 Blind Children in Pakistan

Summary

This project is dedicated to restoring sight for 10,000 underprivileged children in Pakistan suffering from curable forms of blindness, predominantly caused by cataracts. The high costs associated with medical treatment prevent many of these children from accessing essential eye care, resulting in unnecessary vision loss and diminished quality of life. A donation of just $74 can fund a life-changing cataract surgery, allowing a child to regain their sight and reclaim their potential.

$740,000
total goal
$293,859
remaining
1,116
donors
8
monthly donors
12
fundraisers
11
years

Challenge

Tragically, nearly 3 million children in Pakistan live in darkness, unable to engage fully with the world due to blindness or impaired vision. Alarmingly, 90% of blindness is preventable or treatable. Cataracts, the leading cause of blindness, can be corrected with a simple surgical procedure. The average cost for LRBT to perform this life-changing operation is just $74. By addressing this critical issue, we can transform lives and empower a generation of children.

Solution

LRBT aims to restore sight to 10,000 impoverished blind children, ensuring that financial constraints do not lead to blindness. By providing comprehensive pediatric eye care-including cataract surgeries, school screenings, and specialized clinics-we address a range of vision issues. This holistic approach enables children to experience the world with clarity, paving the way for brighter futures.

Long-Term Impact

Restoring vision empowers these children to become active, engaged members of society, fostering a ripple effect of hope and progress that benefits families and communities alike. Together, we can help them realize their full potential.

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Organization Information

The Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust

Location: Karachi, Sindh - Pakistan
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @LRBTPK
Project Leader:
Tahir Abbasi
Karachi , Sind Pakistan

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