The Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) in collaboration with Vision Spring Foundation organised eye check-up camp for Phek district in Chakhesang-inhabited areas, primarily focused on weavers and artisans, culminated on 2 November 2024 at Chozuba village.
A press release informed that the camp, which ran from 19 August until today, screened 7,000 individuals and issued 5,557 spectacles, providing convenient, doorstep services to rural communities across various villages daily.
Addressing the culmination program, Vezuhu Keyho, President of the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO), congratulated Vision Spring Foundation for successfully completing the project in Phek district, acknowledging their sacrifice, love, and dedication to serving the people. He also recognized Sophy Lasuh, filmmaker and researcher, for connecting the Vision Spring team with the CPO to collaborate on this philanthropic endeavor.
Keyho expressed his delight that over the 72-day period, the rural community benefited tremendously by regaining vision, enabling them to read and work better.
He affirmed that the CPO would seek further partnerships with government agencies to continue supporting the people. He also announced that the ambulance provided under MPLADP by MP (LS) S. Supongmeren Jamir would be available for public use, encouraging people to make the best of the facility.
The President extended his gratitude to Chozuba Village for hosting the Vision Spring team during their stay in the Chozuba range and for their benevolence and hospitality.
Meanwhile, Dr. Sophy Lasuh Kesiezie, filmmaker and researcher, also spoke at the program. She shared that during her research on stinging nettle, she discovered that many elderly individuals struggled with poor eyesight, hindering their ability to continue artistic work or pass on their knowledge to younger generations. This inspired her to reach out to philanthropic organizations, leading to a collaboration with Vision Spring Foundation.
Dr Kesiezie then coordinated with her friend Nokho Nyekha, General Secretary of Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF), and discussed the project with the CPO, eventually launching the initiative.
She expressed appreciation for the Vision Spring Foundation’s team of optometrists, who went above and beyond to assist the community despite facing challenges. She also emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among community organizations to find more opportunities for supporting rural villages through shared objectives for community welfare.
Ruman Konwar, team leader of Vision Spring Foundation, thanked the CPO for their logistical support, which enabled the team to reach all the villages. He shared his positive experiences during the two-month project and expressed his interest in continuing work with the community even in the near future.
Sevonyi Keyho, Chairman of Chozuba Town Council (CTC), commended the CPO and Vision Spring Foundation for their collaborative efforts in reaching the community. He suggested organizing more camps to address cataracts and glaucoma, noting that many rural residents cannot afford necessary eye surgeries.
Velapra Shijoh, President of the Chozuba Range Public Organization (CRPO), expressed gratitude to the CPO and Vision Spring Foundation for their philanthropic work, which greatly benefited the Chozuba range and the Chakhesang community. He highlighted that financial limitations often prevent people from seeking eye check-ups, but this free service has had a significant impact on restoring vision and enabling work and reading.
Chairman of the Chozuba Village Council, Dusapra Nyekha, also commended the eye check-up initiative, which provided invaluable assistance to the rural community at their doorsteps, avoiding costs they would otherwise incur.
The program was led by Vecuto Dozo, Vice-president of the Chakhesang Public Organization, and Rev. Thepupa Swuro, Senior Pastor of Chozuba Village Baptist Church, offered a prayer.
