More than 400 children and adolescents in the Chwinto community near Doboro Nsawam in the Eastern Region have benefited from the Hope In Sight Foundation’s annual “Make a Child Smile” outreach programme.
The third edition of the initiative was held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and provided free eye screening, basic health services, school kits, and hot meals to children aged between one and 17 years. According to the foundation, many of the beneficiaries received their first-ever eye screening during the outreach.
Medical professionals conducted comprehensive eye examinations and general health checks, and made referrals for further treatment where necessary. The children also received school kits containing essential stationery, while hot meals were served in a lively atmosphere filled with music and games.
The “Make a Child Smile” initiative began in January 2024 as a personal birthday outreach and has since grown into an annual flagship programme of the Hope In Sight Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on improving eye health and overall wellbeing among vulnerable children.
Founder of the foundation, Adjoa Obuo Duodu, said the initiative is deeply personal, having grown up with high myopia herself. She explained that untreated vision problems in childhood affect not only sight but also confidence, learning, and future opportunities.
“Growing up with high myopia myself, I understand how untreated vision challenges can affect a child’s confidence, learning, and future. This outreach is about giving children the chance to see clearly and dream boldly,” she said.
Community leaders in Chwinto described the initiative as timely and impactful, noting that access to preventive eye care and early health interventions is critical to improving academic performance and overall wellbeing in underserved communities.
The 2026 outreach was attended by members of the foundation’s board, volunteers, medical personnel, and supporters. The programme was supported by corporate and individual partners, including Fidelity Bank Ghana, as part of its corporate social responsibility, and Peeva Beverages, which provided refreshments.
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