The Ghana campaign, which ran from May 15 to July 15, drew a lot of attention and interest from doctors across the country. Many of them helped us spread awareness by sharing Know The Glow materials through WhatsApp, social media, and even in print. We’re …
Introducing Adolf Ollennu
KnowTheGlow and Orbis-Ghana recently came together to share about their joint efforts in addressing pediatric eye diseases in Ghana. The discussion brought together Megan Webber, Co-founder of KnowTheGlow, Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach, Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager for Africa, and Adolf Ollennu, Country Director …
Zaakirah’s Powerful Visit to Kwale Eye Center in Kenya
When Megan Webber, co-founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), reconnected with Zaakirah Nayyar at the One RB World Conference in Hawaii in October 2024, it felt like a moment long overdue. Their paths had crossed before through the WeChope and RB Facebook Group, but this was the …
Introducing Dr. Gilbert Bonsaana & Dr. Ida Ansing
Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach, along with Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager for Africa, recently held an inspiring conversation with Dr. Gilbert Bonsaana and Dr. Ida Ansing from Tamale Teaching Hospital in Northern Ghana. Dr. Bonsaana introduced Dr. Ansing …
Introducing Dr. Zubair Ansari
Dr. Zubair Ansari’s path to medicine was set in motion long before he ever donned a white coat. Born in India and frequently visiting as a child, Zubair grew up watching his father, a dedicated cardiologist, serve his community with compassion and tireless commitment. Visits …
Kaiden-Lee’s Glow Story
In the Fall of 2021, our lives changed forever. My son Kaiden-Lee received a diagnosis for Autism, non-verbal. Then, a few weeks before Christmas, a new concern developed. As I was changing Kaiden-Lee’s nappy on the sofa, he looked up at me and I noticed …
KTG Launches First African Student Chapter in Nigeria!
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the first Know The Glow (KTG) Student Chapter in Africa, hosted by Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) in Nigeria! This groundbreaking milestone was made possible through the visionary leadership of Dr. Chiwendu Green and the unwavering dedication …
Introducing Sara Brown – The Voice Behind the EDVI Act
When it comes to fighting for children’s vision on Capitol Hill, few voices have been as persistent or impactful as Sara Brown’s. For the past eight years, Sara has been at the heart of Prevent Blindness’s government affairs and advocacy work, bringing relentless determination to …
Introducing Organization for Strategic Health Interventions (OSHI)
A meaningful call brought together Know The Glow (KTG) and the Organization for Strategic Health Interventions (OSHI), uniting efforts around a shared goal: improving early childhood eye health in Tanzania. Representing KTG were Ruth Ngaruiya, Programs Manager for Africa, and Co-founder Megan Webber. From OSHI’s …
Introducing Cancer Association of South Africa
In a recent meeting filled with shared purpose and mutual admiration, representatives from KnowTheGlow (KTG) and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) came together to discuss potential avenues for collaboration in the fight against childhood cancer. Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KTG, and Ruth Ngaruiya, …