Donate secondhand glasses and make a difference in Ghana

A short survey showed that a long-standing partner organization in Ghana, Ashanti Development, based in London, operates an eye clinic in the Ashanti region in Gyetiase. Until now, the collection of used glasses has mainly taken place in the UK, with the glasses being competently cleaned and recalibrated by SpecSavers on a voluntary basis. The transport to the eye clinic in Gyetiase was either carried out by members of Ashanti Development when travelling to Ghana or via parcels sent to Ghana. 

With several collection points in the Basel area, the campaign closed with more than 2.500 glasses donated from BASAID members & friends.

Project Overview

Project Reference
Donation campaign 2021
Project Year
Area
2021
Africa
Country
Region
Ghana
Ashanti Region
Aid type
Duration
Healthcare
6 months
BASAID contribution
700 CHF
Local contribution
Doctors, infrastructure, cataract operations, project coordination
Local partners
Ashanti Development https://ashantidevelopment.org/
Contact
afrika@basaid.org