The eye screening and glasses distribution campaign under the Disability Inclusive Pathways Project has successfully concluded in Region 3, ending at Alkali Kunda Lower Basic School.
The initiative is being implemented by CRS The Gambia in collaboration with partners, including the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, with a focus on promoting inclusive education through improved access to vision care.
To mark the close of activities in the region, the project team paid a courtesy visit to the Regional Director of Education, Mr. Kebba Jobe. The delegation was led by Mr. Saidina Alieu Jarjou, Project Manager at CRS. Discussions highlighted the impact of the recently completed screenings, ongoing interventions, and upcoming projects designed to strengthen support for learners across the region.
Mr. Jarjou expressed appreciation for the Regional Director’s cooperation and reaffirmed CRS’s commitment to advancing inclusive education. In his remarks, Mr. Jobe commended the organisation and its partners for their sustained support to the education sector, noting that proper vision care plays a critical role in enhancing children’s learning and overall development.
Muhammed Lamin F. Kinteh, Operations Manager for the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, emphasized the importance of community sensitization. He called on parents and guardians to prioritize routine eye examinations and work collectively to eliminate stigma associated with children wearing glasses.
With Region 3 activities now complete, the project moves next to Region 2 East, Region 2 West, and Region 1, extending its reach to more schools and ensuring that no child is left behind.
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