During September 2025, the Rotary Club of Traralgon have been collecting spectacles and sunglasses to support an eye care program in Africa.  Our “Spec-tember” appeal.

Spectacles and sunglasses are sent to the Meki Eye Clinic, in the Oramia District, Ethiopia, about three hours drive from Addis Ababa.  This poor region has over 60,000 people that previously had no access to eye care.  Eyes for Africa has restored sight to some 4,000 people living in remote areas of Ethiopia who would otherwise have remained visually impaired.  Recently, Eyes for Africa set up a permanent Primary Eye Clinic.  It has employed a full time local ophthalmic nurse, and amongst other services, school children are being checked, treated and fitted with “reused” spectacles.

Donated spectacles analysed and prescription noted, and then matched to individual patient’s needs.  Sunglasses are particularly useful for protection after eye surgery.

For further information:  https://www.eyesforafrica.org/

Please direct enquiries to The Secretary, Rotary Club of Traralgon:  glennsetches@gmail.com