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NEWS Prosthetic Eye Programs

Prosthetic Eye Programs

June 24, 2024 0Reactions

Can a single medical creation restore confidence and dignity to those in need? Our venture into the world of prosthetic eyes this quarter has been an eye-opening experience, quite literally. With care and precision, we crafted and fitted 20 artificial eyes. Of these, 16 were created and fitted during our Jember offshore eye program, where…

NEWS Offshore Eye Programs

Offshore Eye Program in Jember, East Java

June 24, 2024 0Reactions

Our first offshore program of the year was a remarkable success, measured not just by numbers, but the countless lives transformed through our efforts. A shout out to the ophthalmologists, nurses, and support staff who worked tirelessly to make March and April a productive phase.

Bali Village Eye Programs NEWS

Bali Village Eye Programs

June 24, 2024 0Reactions

Imagine a world where vision isn’t just a luxury but a right to be exercised by every citizen. That world is closer than you think, thanks to the groundwork of our Bali Village Eye Programs. For the period of March and April, we’re proud to have reported the following outcomes.

General Meeting NEWS

JFF’s AGM Highlights

June 24, 2024 0Reactions

As we embrace the first quarter of 2024, we are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place in Perth, Western Australia, on the 24th of April. At the AGM, our Board members provided a comprehensive update on the activities of 2023, showcasing the difference we’ve made in…

Bali Village Eye Programs NEWS

Bali Village Eye Programs

March 15, 2024 0Reactions

Reflecting on the achievements of the past month, our Bali Eye Programs resulted in tangible improvements in vision health, thanks to the generous contributions of donors like Tony & Dianne Vankeule, Robert Monk, and many more.

JFF Create NEWS

Safe. Secure. Streamlined

March 15, 2024 0Reactions

We’re proud to have launched JFF’s first Electronic Medical Record (EMR) project. Lions Outback Vision provided us with the backbone, and we tailored it to fit the foundation’s needs. A real-time EMR will reduce paperwork, standardise data entry, and improve care continuity. Plus, it opens doors for implementing screening programs for diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma,…

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From Blindness to New Beginnings

March 15, 2024 0Reactions

Imagine the joy of seeing your family’s faces for the first time after years of darkness. For millions in Indonesia, this dream remains elusive due to treatable conditions like cataracts. Ruteng from East Nusa Tenggara went from a world shrouded in shadows to one filled with vibrant colours and newfound purpose. Stories like hers are…

JFF Create NEWS

Today’s Volunteers, Tomorrow’s Healers

March 13, 2024 0Reactions

Since its inception, seasoned medical professionals have dedicated their time to the John Fawcett Foundation, providing sight-restoring care to Indonesians. Yet, blindness rates persist. This prompted Perth-based doctors Qiang Li and Elaine Ong to ponder, “How can we help?”. JFF CREATE defies the belief that junior doctors can’t enact change. It urges them to combat…

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A Message from JFF Australia Chair: Professor Bill Morgan

January 10, 2024 0Reactions

I’m writing to tell you how much work the team at John Fawcett Foundation Indonesia are doing. In the last three months we have performed cataract surgeries which takes the projected number over this calendar year to 4500 which is 700 more than last year. Also, we have screened 55,000 people, our largest number ever.…

NEWS Offshore Eye Programs

FOUR OFFSHORE EYE PROGRAMS

November 15, 2023 0Reactions

Offshore eye programs in Bondowoso and Banyuwangi (East Java), Lamandau (Central Kalimantan) and Malaka (West Timor, NTT) Outcomes: 10,710 people with eye problems screened, 5,407 issued with glasses, 3,241 treated for eye infections, and 510 underwent cataract operations to restore their sight.

NEWS World Sight Day

WORLD SIGHT DAY 2023

November 15, 2023 0Reactions

The team were in Bondowoso, East Java, for World Sight Day, accompanied by the Loveheart Group donors, where 286 cataract blind people had their sight restored.

Bali Village Eye Programs NEWS

BALI VILLAGE EYE PROGRAMS

November 15, 2023 0Reactions

Outcomes: 2,512 people with eye problems screened, 1,549issued with glasses, 873 treated for eye infections, and 71 underwent cataract operations to restore their sight.

NEWS Prosthetic Eye Programs

PROSTHETIC EYES

November 15, 2023 0Reactions

Twenty-eight people were fitted with custom-made prosthetic eyes – 14 females and 14 males. Most of these patients were assisted during our offshore eye programs in East Java.

Fundraising NEWS

Fundraising Marilyn Snow

November 15, 2023 0Reactions

Marilyn Snow, a member of JFF supporter organisation, Peduli Bali (Caring for Bali) Inc, started making jams and conserves and donating the proceeds to JFF in 2015. Since then, literally thousands of dollars have been donated to support the amazing work of JFF, initially through making and selling for Peduli Bali events, markets, fundraisers, to…

Fundraising NEWS

Fundraising Bali Community Choir

November 15, 2023 0Reactions

Bali Community Choir held its annual concert in September, donating the proceeds to JFF’s work. Thanks to Brendan O’Donnell and the members of the choir.

NEWS Offshore Eye Programs

Offshore Eye Programs: East java & Sulawesi

September 25, 2023 0Reactions

Three offshore eye programs – Situbondo and Jember in East Java, and Sulawesi Outcomes: 5,993 people with eye problems screened, 3,279 issued with glasses, 1,615 treated for eye infections, and 592 underwent cataract operations to restore their sight.

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