KnowTheGlow recently had the privilege of engaging in a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation with Fabrizio D’Esposito, Head of Region for the Western Pacific at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). While the dialogue between Fabrizio and Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, and …
Introducing Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy, Founder and President of Breast Cancer Hub
When KnowTheGlow Co-Founder Megan Webber was introduced to Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy by Dr. Sowmya Jayachandran, it was clear that their shared commitment to awareness and early detection would spark a powerful connection. As the founder of the Breast Cancer Hub—and later, the Childhood Cancer …
Introducing Dr. Hornametor Afake
In a significant step toward addressing preventable childhood blindness, KnowTheGlow recently engaged with Ghana’s National Eye Care Unit. Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KTG and Ruth Ngaruiya, KTG’s Africa Programs Manager, connected with Dr. Hornametor Afake, Head of the National Eye Care Unit, to discuss shared …
Introducing Dr. Srijana Adhikari
As KnowTheGlow concluded its awareness campaign across Nepal and Tibet, Co-Founder Megan Webber and Director of Global Outreach Helene Dameris had the honor of connecting with one of the region’s most influential voices in pediatric ophthalmology—Dr. Srijana Adhikari of Tilganga Eye Institute in Kathmandu. In …
Introducing Dr. Anderson Chimeziri
Dr. Anderson Chimeziri stands at the forefront of optometric advancement in Nigeria, blending clinical excellence with visionary leadership to enhance eye care services nationwide. His academic journey is marked by distinguished achievements, including being a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Fellow of …
Introducing Vision Action, Robert Alibo
Uniting to Improve Childhood Eye Health in Ghana KnowTheGlow and Vision Action are joining forces to expand early childhood eye health awareness and improve access to vital eye care services across Ghana.Together, the organisations are focused on a shared mission: improving early detection of eye …
Introducing Dr. Cynthia Pakyennu
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 …