Eye Cataract

A simple surgery can end years of darkness and give someone their independence back.

A Vision for Change

In the heart of Africa, thousands of people are living in darkness due to preventable blindness caused by cataracts. At ARF, we are committed to restoring sight and transforming lives.

In rural and conflict-affected regions of Somalia, access to healthcare is extremely limited. Cataracts, though easily treatable, remain one of the leading causes of blindness—preventing people from working, caring for their families, or living with dignity. Without timely treatment, thousands remain needlessly blind.

Why This Matters:

Preventable Blindness: Cataracts account for over half of avoidable blindness in low-income regions.
Lost Independence: Blindness forces people to rely entirely on family members.
Cycle of Poverty: Inability to work deepens hardship for entire households.

£60,000

Collected

Help us reach our goal of £1,000,000

Our Solution: Bringing Light to Lives

Through our Eye Cataract Operations Project, African Relief Fund delivers life-changing care where it’s needed most.

Life-Changing Surgery

A 15-minute procedure restores sight safely and effectively.

Trusted Medical Partners

Working with specialist teams in Beledweyne, Mogadishu, and Beled-Hawo.

Proven Impact

Sight restored for over 500 men and women, enabling independence and dignity.

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"I and the one who looks after an orphan will be like this in Paradise," — and he held his two fingers together [index and middle finger]. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5304)

The Bigger Picture

Preventable Blindness Is a Global Crisis:

Over 2.2 billion people worldwide live with vision impairment, and at least 1 billion cases could have been prevented or treated.
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally, responsible for nearly 50% of all blindness cases.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, millions lack access to eye care services, with many living in rural areas where surgery is unavailable or unaffordable.

At African Relief Fund, we are closing this gap by delivering life-changing cataract surgeries to those who would otherwise remain in darkness—restoring sight, dignity, and independence in just minutes.

Together we make impossible possible. Discover more about what we do here.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

What Your Sponsorship
Achieves

Your support turns darkness into light.

£100

Clear Vision

Sponsor a full cataract surgery

£120

Sight for a Family Member

Full treatment, including medication and aftercare

£500

Community Impact

Restores sight for multiple patients in remote areas

Meet Amina: A Story of Transformation

Amina, a 62-year-old grandmother from Somalia, spent three years in darkness—unable to see the faces of her grandchildren. Blind in both eyes due to cataracts, her world slowly closed in.

Thanks to generous donors like you, Amina received a simple, life-changing surgery. When the bandages were removed, tears of joy filled her eyes as she saw her family again.

“I got my life back,” she said softly—hope restored, dignity renewed.

Volunteer With Us

Join hands with us on the ground and be part of real change. Your time, skills, and compassion can help deliver aid, restore dignity, and transform lives in vulnerable communities.

Volunteer

Donate Your Clothes

Give your gently used clothes a second life. Your donated clothes can bring warmth, comfort, and dignity to individuals who lack proper attire.

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Deployments

Join us on impactful field trips where you can serve communities directly, support relief efforts, and witness change on the ground.

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Eye Cataract

A Vision for Change

£60,000

Collected

Your donation today can change a life.

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