HUMANITARIAN EYE CARE MISSION – GHANA 2026

MANYA KROBO EYE CARE MISSION

with Adzato Electoral Area Follow-Up & Delivery

MANYA KROBO EYE CARE MISSION

What to Expect

From First Mission to Expanded Care in Manya Krobo Land (Lower and Upper Manya)

In the past year, Stichting Licht voor het Oog (Foundation Light for the Eye) carried out its first humanitarian eye-care mission in the Volta Region of Ghana, where many people were screened and identified with urgent and untreated vision problems.

This initial work was followed by eye-care outreach in the Adzato Electoral Area, where screenings continued and prescription glasses were prepared for community members in need.

In January 2026, the mission returns — not only to deliver, but to take the next step by expanding comprehensive eye care into Krobo Land, in close cooperation with local authorities and health services.

Program Overview

23 & 24 January 2026 – Adzato Electoral Area

Follow-up & Delivery Days

• Distribution of prescription glasses to previously screened patients

• Vision follow-up and practical support

• Community engagement and local coordination

• Identification and referral of patients requiring advanced eye care

26 – 29 January 2026 – - Krobo Land (Manya Krobo Traditional Area - Lower & Upper Manya)

Official Humanitarian Eye Care Mission

• Comprehensive eye examinations

• Medical eye screenings

• AI-assisted retinal photography

• Glaucoma and cataract assessments

• Vision correction and distribution of prescription glasses

• Referral pathways in collaboration with local health services

All services are provided free of charge and delivered in close cooperation with local health professionals.

❋ Official Support & Collaboration

Official Support & Collaboration

This mission in Krobo Land is formally endorsed and supported by:

• Ghana Health Service – Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Health Directorate

• Manya Krobo Traditional Council

All activities are conducted according to Ghana Health Service medical protocols, with the involvement of local optometrists, health workers, and community leaders.

❋ Why Krobo Land Matters

Krobo Land is home to large communities with limited access to structured eye care. Many eye conditions remain untreated, despite being preventable or manageable when detected early. By expanding services into Krobo Land, this mission aims to:

• Restore sight and daily functioning

• Prevent avoidable vision loss

• Detect eye diseases at an early stage

• Build trust through continuity of care and local collaboration

Looking Forward

This mission represents an important step toward sustainable eye care in Krobo Land, with a focus on:

• Continuity and follow-up care

• Strong local partnerships

• Future eye-care initiatives and clinics

Organized by

Stichting Licht voor het Oog - Foundation Light for the Eye Amsterdam – The Netherlands

In collaboration with: Schoonhoven Eye Care

🌍www.stichtinglichtvoorhetoog.nl

🌍 www.schoonhoveneyecare.com

Returning to deliver. Expanding care into Krobo Land. Building for the future.

Project Coordination & Key Contributors

• Stichting Licht voor het Oog (Foundation Light for the Eye – The Netherlands)

• Johannes Schoonhoven - Eye Care Coordinator & Founder

• Amir Katzin - Optometry Advisor & Founder

• Dr. Dillys Amega - Optometrist/ Part time lecturer

School of Optometry and Vision Science University of Cape Coast

• Mad. Marian Asamoah - Regional Community Liaison & Field Coordinator - Manya Krobo
Area Organizer | Chairperson of the *GaAdangme Speakers Group* The Hague & Rotterdam in The  Netherlands

• Manye Angmorkuor Yoko 1. (Mrs. Monica Padi) - Development Queen Mother of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area (KloKane Foundation).

Lower & Upper Manya Krobo Municipalities

• Ethel Asamoah - Organizer Manya Krobo Eye Care Coordinator (KloKane Foundation).

Team Hohoe – Ghana Eye Care

• Mrs. Irene Kumagah - Community Eye Care Coordinator & Co-Initiator

• Mr. Lawrence Asare - Community Outreach & Local Operations Coordinator (Hohoe and surrounding communities)

Team Netherlands

• Ms. Nazira Aku Ati - International Project Support & Netherlands Coordinator

• Jeroen van Vliet - Project & Logistics Support

The project also receives valuable support from local health centers, community leaders, and volunteers, ensuring broad community reach and continuity of care.

For more information related specifically to the Manya Krobo Eye Care Mission, our local coordination team in Ghana can be reached at:

📞 Ethel Asamoah +233 241613210

📞 Monica Padi +233 243116499

📞 Irene Kumagah +233 598079111