Who We Are
Nawa Vision Care Foundation
“We envision communities where everyone has access to quality eye care, education, and the power to make informed decisions—breaking cycles of blindness, poverty, and fear.”
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Nawa Vision Care Foundation exists to restore more than just sight - we restore dignity, independence, and opportunity. Founded by Umutoni Midiburo in 2020, Nawa was born out of lived experience: a deep understanding of what it means to go without access to basic health care. Our mission is rooted in empathy, driven by data, and delivered through innovative mobile eye care services in communities where the need is greatest.
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We operate mobile clinics that travel to rural and peri-urban areas, screening and treating hundreds who might otherwise remain unseen - both literally and systemically. From schoolchildren to grandmothers, we bring not just healthcare but hope.
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Our work doesn’t stop at treatment. We return to communities for follow-up, train local health workers, collect real-time data to refine our approach, and empower women - often the silent caregivers - whose lives are transformed when their own vision, or that of a loved one, is restored.
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NAWA is collaboration in action.
It’s where Dutch volunteers and Zambian optometrists work side by side.
It’s where local languages meet global standards.
And it’s where stories of transformation ripple across generations.
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We believe every person deserves the chance to see their future clearly.