KnowTheGlow recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Fidèle Kabego, who serves as an assistant in the Ophthalmology Department at the Hôpital Provincial Général de Référence de Bukavu (Provincial General Referral Hospital of Bukavu) since 2019. This tertiary referral center in eastern Democratic Republic …
Introducing Dr. Yves Kyembwa
KnowTheGlow recently had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Yves Kyembwa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The conversation brought together Megan Webber, Co-founder of KnowTheGlow, Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach, Ruth Ngaruiya, Programs Manager, and Pemije Gadimoh, Global Student Volunteer. Through the …
Catching Up with Dr. Juame Català Mora
Dr. Jaume Català Mora is a pediatric ophthalmologist based in Barcelona, Spain, whose impact reaches far beyond the patients he cares for each day. Alongside his work treating children with retinoblastoma and other pediatric retinal diseases, including retinopathy of prematurity and complex vitreoretinal conditions, he …
Introducing Dualta Roughneen
Recently, Dualta Roughneen, CEO of CBM Global Ireland, which works to advance disability inclusion and the prevention of avoidable blindness across many regions including Africa and Asia, spoke with Know The Glow’s Co-Founder Megan Webber, Director of Global Outreach Helene Dameris, and Africa Program Manager …
Introducing Dr. Carlos Narvaez
Recently, the team at KnowTheGlow met with Dr. Carlos Narváez, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist from Cali, Colombia, with a special interest in the study, treatment, and early detection of retinoblastoma. Over the past several years, his work has focused on improving outcomes for children with retinoblastoma …
CBM GLOBAL – MADAGASCAR’S EYE SCREENING PROGRAM.
This month at KnowTheGlow, the team recently had the opportunity to reconnect with Dr. Danny Haddad. Dr.Haddad is a director at CBM Global Disability Inclusion and spent the afternoon discussing exciting progress in newborn eye screening initiatives and exploring opportunities for future collaboration. The …
Introducing Jeremy Van Vilet & Saskia Spinhoven
When Co-Founder Megan Webber and Director of Global Outreach Helene Dameris recently connected over Zoom with Vereniging OOG in OOG, a Dutch retinoblastoma patient society, the conversation quickly evolved beyond a simple organizational introduction.Vereniging OOG in OOG is dedicated to advocating for and supporting all …
Introducing Dr. Shamfa Peart
When Megan Webber and Helene Dameris of KnowTheGlow first met Dr. Shamfa Peart from Jamaica, they were instantly drawn in by her warmth, intelligence, and dedication to her patients. They had been introduced to her by Dr. Basil Williams and Dr. Maura Di Nicola of …
Introducing Gertrude Ndavi
Student Chapter Coordinator & Project Assistant Gertrude Ndavi is passionate about children and advocating for their well-being. Having worked closely with children and supported initiatives that sponsor education for vulnerable children, she has developed a deep commitment to helping young people thrive and reach their …
Introducing Dr. Phyllis Moonga
As Know The Glow begins preliminary plans for an awareness campaign in Zambia in 2027, the team, Megan Webber, Co-founder; Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach; and Ruth Ngaruiya, Programs Manager for Africa held an evening virtual conversation with Dr. Phyllis Moonga to better understand …