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Future Leaders recognises that leaders can emerge at all levels and in all roles across eye health but share essential characteristics: they are high performers in their roles, influence others, show potential and are open to learning and growing from each experience.
We are delighted to showcase our Eye Health Heroes – Future Leaders for 2021. They represent the diversity of eye health practice and the promise of what youth and new ideas can achieve in the sector. Do see and celebrate the Heroes listed here – each panel lists their work and impact.
As head of PBW’s program team, she leads the program staff meetings and fosters not only the growth of fellow team members, but also the growth of many interns who report to her…
Michelle is one of Sight For All’s most generous and long-standing supporters and a true Eye health Hero…
Princess is a World Economic Forum Global shaper and has served the Abuja hub of the Global Shapes Community as the Welfare Director and Secretariat Manager…
He is eagerly participating in yet another surgical camp in Dhalkebar, a remote village in the Terai belt of Nepal…
He is working on developing a training module targeted to medical officers working in primary health centers to detect the uncorrected refractive error and make a proper referral…
Dr Awuriki served as one of the Ghanaian Optometrist volunteers for free eye care provision for about 500 Ghanaian Children…
His commitment to the service of humanity led to his involvement in numerous outreaches that aimed to take quality eye care to those in rural areas…
Dr. Neeraj is a member of the ‘Confederation of Indian Industry Young Indians’ (Jaipur-Chapter) who works with the Government towards COVID relief…
Elise now has her sights set on how The Foundation and the broader eye health sector can contribute to action on climate change…
Flavia is a charismatic leader who is able to work with people and organisations from all walks of life, from grassroots to global and private, public donors and foundations…
Francisco fue recientemente invitado a ser expositor en el Primer Congreso Internacional de Atención Comunitaria, evento organizado por la UNAM, su alma mater, en el cual pudo…
Grace is continuously developing her skills and abilities, placing her at the centre of many of Peek’s impact expansion plans…
Pocos meses después se convirtió en la primera presidenta de la Asociación de Optometría de Mozambique y, junto con otros 5 miembros ejecutivos, avanzaron hacia la legalización de la práctica de la optometría…
Jennifer is currently enrolled in Master of Arts in Education Major in Administration and Supervision at the Manila Central University…
He is currently leading the optometry department research, and ever since, it is part of his role: Ensure the harmonious development of the teaching – learning and scientific research process…
Justine is a problem-solver, well organized, reliable, an effective communicator and a great team player with exceptional inter-personal skills…
KASINI BENOÎT c’est un jeune Leader engagé dans la prise en charge des pathologies ophtalmologiques pour la population rurale, c’est un jeune engagé dans les innovations…
Katelin’s gift is to look at initiatives and challenges with new approaches. She learns lessons from past experiences…
Kuldeep embodies Seva’s value “compassion in action.” He puts the mission, partners, and patients we serve at the forefront of his work…
As a young ophthalmologist, Dr. Kwaga has already made a substantial impact in fighting blindness in Uganda, inspiring many young female doctors to join the “fight” against blindness…
Despite how busy Araba was in finishing Optometry school and establishing her own 503 (c) – Cherish Eyesight and Vision (CEV) – she joined A.S.P.E.C.T. without hesitation…
At Essilor, she also supported the Macho Bora Elimu Bora, school Eye Health program in Nakuru County where she was involved in training Community…
Masomeh has a passion for human sight and has had solid contribution in national ophthalmology development…
Matiullah Khan is a keen learner and keeps developing his own career as well as an optometrist…
At the conclusion of his social service in 2009, he immediately entered the Bachelor’s Degree in
Optometry at age 19; Along with his studies…
He took charge as the coordinator of Deep Institute of Community Ophthalmology (DICO), Education & Training Institute of DECF and succeeded to develop it in a structured way…
His tireless efforts and dedicated journey with an aim to address avoidable blindness as a public health problem in Nepal…
Myrna has joined our hospital in 2018 when she started her ophthalmology fellowship, from the beginning we observed in her many qualities that speak of a responsible and dedicated person to her work…
Her passion and dedication towards eye care for the underprivileged community, motivated her to starts her own organization…
Su motivación es la posibilidad de que muchas de éstas personas mejoren su calidad de vida y la integración total a sus actividades…
He has been shown exemplary leadership in Community Outreach Projects for the past two years with courage and conviction…
Exposure in Corneal Donation and Refractive surgery Unit as partial fulfillment of masters of Optometry…
Recivall has excellent work ethics. He has consistently demonstrated diligence, determination in his work and a desire to further his knowledge and skills…
Dr Ogechi Cecilia Chukwu has served as the world sight Day focal person, Cross River State, Nigeria for 4 years and is always willing and ready…
He currently looks after 39 vision centres across five states of India and oversees various projects in Nepal and Bangladesh…
Aside from his roles in management and education, Xingru researches the assessment, intervention development, and intervention assurance in blindness prevention…
