In many parts of the world, children silently lose their sight—not because treatment is unavailable, but because their vision problems go unnoticed. In Ghana,Dr. Cynthia Pakyennu, a passionate optometrist and founder of Sight for the Rural Child, is leading the charge to change the narrative. …
Africa Updates from KTG Program Manager Ruth: May 2025
Hello from Africa! We’ve made exciting strides over the months of March and April as we continue growing KnowTheGlow’s presence and deepening our partnerships across the continent. In March, we successfully concluded our geo-targeted campaign in Uganda. This powerful campaign allowed us to build meaningful …
GAF Eye Health Foundation Empowers Healthcare Workers with Retinoblastoma Knowledge in Manafwa, Uganda.
GAF Eye Health Foundation recently conducted a successful retinoblastoma health education session at Butiru Chrisco Hospital, Manafwa. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among hospital staff about retinoblastoma, focusing on early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The primary objective of the outreach was to educate …
Introducing Dr. Daniel Ortiz-Morales
Megan Webber, Co-founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KTG, recently met with Dr. Daniel Ortiz-Morales, a dedicated pediatric oncologist from Mexico City, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in improving retinoblastoma (RB) care in Mexico. Their conversation underscored the …
Introducing Randi Lambrecht, USA Ambassador
Randi joined the KnowTheGlow team in March 2025 after her daughter Harmonee lost her right eye due to stage E Retinoblastoma in November 2024. Randi first noticed the glow in Harmonee’s eye in the beginning of October 2024 and as the month progressed the glow …
Introducing Dr. Debarshi Mustafi
Dr. Debarshi Mustafi never imagined he would one day be at the forefront of revolutionizing genetic testing for retinoblastoma (Rb), but fate, passion, and the guidance of an inspiring mentor led him down this path. Originally from the southside of Chicago, Dr. Mustafi’s journey took …
Introducing Shadrack Muma
Vision is a fundamental part of a child’s development, yet many children in Kenya and beyond struggle with undiagnosed eye conditions that impact their learning and quality of life. Shadrack Muma, an optometrist, researcher, and the Country Coordinator for Let Our Children See (LOCS), has …
Introducing Fred Hollows Foundation
KnowTheGlow (KTG) and The Fred Hollows Foundation in Kenya recently came together in a powerful conversation about their shared mission: preventing avoidable blindness through early detection and intervention. What began as an introduction quickly became an exciting exploration of how the two organisations could work …
Introducing Ambrose Wewanya
In the heart of Mbale, Eastern Uganda, a dedicated ophthalmic clinical officer, Ambrose Wekwanya, is transforming lives through his unwavering commitment to eye health. As the founder of GAF Eye Health Foundation, Ambrose has made it his mission to provide quality eye care services to …
Introducing Dr. Eniweke Aderemi
Dr. Eniweke Aderemi, a distinguished Nigeria-based ophthalmologist with a strong background in public health, recently had an insightful discussion with Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager for Africa, at KnowTheGlow. She shared her passion for ophthalmology and her work with HelpMum, an organization dedicated to improving maternal …