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Impact Report 2024: Eye Cataract Project
With your generous support, African Relief Fund successfully
carried out cataract surgeries for 650 individuals in Somalia in
2024.
This project helped men and women from vulnerable
communities regain the life-changing gift of sight. Each surgery,
at a cost of £100, has restored hope and independence to those
in need.
"I travelled 200km to the Adan Yabaal district. I struggled
immensely. This young man who is 28 years old was going through
pain with the loss of eyesight. However with the generous help of the
Somali diaspora. This gentleman has fully recovered and now he is
able to see. We are grateful for the generous support we received
from the community. May Allah (SWT) be pleased with them and
accept the prayers and dua from the parents." - Ibrahim Arif Hayla
• "I want to say to everyone at African Relief and the Somali youth,
Inshallah in this life and the next you are granted everything you
want. Thank you so much." - Hawa Mohammed Hassan Mahmoud
What’s Next?
The demand for cataract surgeries remains high. ARF is working to expand this project to reach more people still living in darkness. With your continued support, we aim to:
Increase the number of surgeries in underserved areas
Train local health workers for early screening
Provide vision care kits and public awareness on preventable blindness
You can help someone see again.
👉 £100 can restore someone’s vision and change their life forever.
🔗 Donate now at www.arf.org.uk
📞 Contact us: info@arf.org.uk
Women Empowerment
ARF’s Empowerment Projects for Women
At African Relief Fund (ARF), our Income Generation Programme prioritises women. In Somalia, we run livelihood and empowerment projects to give women a hand up. Many are single mothers, who have lost their husbands. Many have lost their homes as well and are trying to care for their families in IDP camps. Others have gathered the courage to return home, after having been displaced for many years due to famine, drought or conflict. They need all the help they can get to start over again.
Our Seamstress Training Project is designed to assist returnees who have to start from scratch to rebuild their lives. The project first provides skills training. Once our trainees have completed their education, we then provide them with a sewing machine, sewing equipment and start-up materials to help them start working.
Our seamstresses are able to provide a service that is needed in their communities from which they can earn an income. The skills and tools they receive help them grow in confidence and give them dignity through financial independence.