This project is supported by the L'OCCITANE Foundation.
Context
Ukraine continues to suffer an ongoing war with Russia. Despite the upheavals, Seva partners can still serve their communities to the best of their abilities. Every month, hospitals screen babies, as well as patients living with HIV and AIDS, for blinding eye diseases. They do it despite inconsistent electricity and water supply, as well as regular breakdowns in the supply chain.
It is in this context that the L'OCCITANE Foundation has decided to support the Seva Foundation and its project aimed at preventing avoidable blindness in children and people with HIV.
Supported Project
From 2023 to 2026, the L'OCCITANE Foundation is supporting the Seva Foundation's project in the cities of Odessa and Mykolaiv, in Ukraine, which aims to develop and strengthen ongoing the blindness prevention programmes in the country, particularly for babies born prematurely and people with HIV. Seva and its partners will support neonatology departments in their screening programmes, as well as hospitals specialising in infectious diseases, notably by equipping them with medical devices and providing training. Over 3 years, the Seva Foundation will provide assistance to 1,700 babies and 540 people with HIV, while 19 eye health professionals will be trained.
Some Figures
Budget 320,656 euros
Goal 2,240 beneficiaries
Goal 19 new actors trained
Result to date 162 beneficiaries
Result to date 13 new actors trained
