Meet Dr. Milka Mafwiri

In early March 2021, as the world slowly emerged from the standstill caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, connected with three influential doctors: Dr. Clare Gilbert, Dr. Richard Bowman, and Dr. Aeesha Malik who were involved in initiating a pilot training …

Meet Dr. Heronima Joas

Dr. Heronima Joas, a dedicated Pediatric oncologist, and hematologist in Tanzania’s Mwanza region at the Bugando Medical Center (BMC), has been making remarkable strides in neuro-oncology, Retinoblastoma and nutrition, particularly in pediatric cancer care. Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, had the privilege of meeting Dr …

The Visionary Puzzle: Dr. Glen Gole

When Australia’s Dr. Glen Gole was a teenager, he aspired to conquer the most challenging academic pursuit he could imagine. Nuclear physics didn’t cross his mind, so after a few years of a science degree,  a lightbulb moment led him to transition to medicine. Despite …

Meet Dr. Godfrey Mndeme

Dr. Furahini Godfrey Mndeme, a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and strabismus surgeon at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) and senior lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology-Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) in Tanzania.  Dr. Mndeme was awarded his first degree- Bachelor of Science with honors from the …

Meet Judith Mollel, Know the Glow Tanzania Ambassador

Judith Mollel was born and raised in the Northern part of Tanzania, Arusha Region, in the Maasai Society. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from St. Augustine University of Tanzania in 2013 and later earned her MBA in Corporate Management from Mzumbe University in …

Meet Rhoda Mboga-Orutwa, Know The Glow Kenya Ambassador

Hello, I’m Rhoda Mboga-Orutwa, a wife and a mother of three wonderful children. By profession, I’m an accountant working and living in Nairobi, Kenya.  I’m passionate about providing custodial services and helping the women in my neighborhood with financial reporting in our local table banking …

Meet Carla Soto Vargas, Know the Glow Chile Ambassador

Carla recently joined KTG, after being contacted in June 2023 by one of KTG’s ambassadors after hearing her story at an international congress evidencing childhood cancer survivorship. Carla is an only child and lives with her parents in a town in Chile located between the …

KTG Meets Lighthouse For Christ Mission

Recently, Megan Webber, one of the Co-Founders at KTG, had the privilege of meeting with Josh Ghrist, the Mission Director of Lighthouse for Christ, and Dr. Frederick Korir, a dedicated Ophthalmologist and Cornea Surgeon who also serves as the Medical Director for Lighthouse for Christ. …

Meet Grace, Know the Glow Kenya Ambassador

Grace joined Know the Glow in September 2023 after meeting with Megan Webber at ISOO AFRICA 2023 Conference in Kenya after learning of the great work KTG is doing to create awareness and prevent blindness. Grace is the mother to Christian who after she noticed …

Interview with Dr. Michael Gichangi

Head of Ophthalmic Services Unit, Ministry of Health-Kenya In the heart of rural Kenya, Dr. Michael Gichangi’s journey began, navigating illnesses that frequently led him to the local hospital. This early exposure sparked his interest in the medical world, experiencing both sides as a patient …