Vision on Wheels
Bringing eye care to the remote districts of Gajapati & Rayagada.
A DESAI FOUNDATION INITIATIVE
Our Reach
7500+
Beneficiaries
500+
Referrals
2000+
Spectacles
45
Surgeries
A Legacy of Compassion
The Desai Foundation, with its on-ground partner CCD, addresses the lack of trained professionals and infrastructure in geographically isolated regions.
Navigating Obstacles
Success in rural Odisha comes by overcoming unique regional challenges.
Human ResourcesKey staff withdrawals in remote areas require resilient recruitment strategies.
TerrainNarrow roads and hilly forests in Gajapati make travel difficult during monsoon.
AwarenessContinuous motivation is needed to overcome fears regarding surgical procedures.
InfrastructureSecuring safe, large-scale parking for the mobile van in hilly pockets.
Voices of Resilience
Malli Mandal, 70
Living with cataract for four years, Malli regained her sight and her dignity, allowing her to manage daily tasks with confidence.
Kamani Sabar, 61
A tribal worker from Adagan who lost trust in medicine after a work injury. VoW provided the vital support she needed to see again.
Program Snapshots
Official Flag-off at Gajapati Stadium
Community Eye Screening Camp
Advanced Diagnostic Equipment
Rural Awareness & Mobilization
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