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2026 JFF Annual Appeal
Dear Friends of JFF, It takes less than 20 minutes to restore someone’s sight. Yet for many people across Indonesia, that moment may never come. Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, yet the surgery to treat them is simple and highly effective. The challenge is access. Many people living in remote…
Ramadan Campaign: Buka Mata. Buka Hati. (Open Eyes. Open Hearts.)
During the holy month of Ramadan, the Foundation launched the “Buka Mata. Buka Hati.” (Open Eyes. Open Hearts.) campaign, inviting our community to share the spirit of compassion and generosity by restoring sight to those in need. Throughout Indonesia, millions of people continue to live with preventable or treatable vision impairment simply because they cannot afford the care…
New Surgical Microscope Strengthens Offshore Programs
Thanks to the generous support of the Champaca Fund through the Asia Community Foundation, the Foundation acquired a new portable Karl-Kaps ophthalmic microscope in June 2025. Designed to support JFF’s mobile programs, the microscope can be used in both local hospitals and the JFF mobile eye clinics, allowing surgical teams to deliver high-quality cataract surgery even in remote…
Returning to Lumajang District After 16 Years
In February, the Foundation carried out its first offshore program of the year in Lumajang District, East Java, returning to the area for the first time since 2010 and bringing essential eye care services back to the community after 16 years. The program in February included four days of patient screenings followed by three days…
Remembering Win Jones
Dear Friends of the John Fawcett Foundation, It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Win Jones on Thursday, 23rd October 2025. Win was not just a board member. He was one of the Foundation’s most steadfast champions, dedicating nearly three decades of his life to our mission of restoring…
A Future for Yohanes and Monika
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela. During a recent outreach program in Bajawa, Flores, our team screened hundreds of men, women, and children from remote and underserved communities. Among those we met were two remarkable children, Yohanes and Monika,…