Eye Care For Africa - Te Araroa

$20,636 donated
Given by 126 generous donors in 2 years

Eye Care for Africa is a New Zealand registered charity aimed at providing eye care to remote parts of East Africa.

Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Niall completed Te Araroa as a fund-raising drive for Eye Care for Africa. Te Araroa is a 3008km through-hike the length of New Zealand. The main purpose was to raise funds to build a small eye clinic in Shinyanga, a remote part of Northern Tanzania. Shinyanga is hours away from the nearest eye care facility. All monies raised go to the cause with all professionals paying their own way.

About us

Eye Care for Africa was founded in 2017 by Hawkes Bay based Optometrist Niall McCormack. It was formed to provide real eye care to some of the most marginalised groups in the countries of Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya. It all began when Niall accepted an invitation to provide eye care to an orphanage in Uganda. Whilst there it became very apparent of the dire level of need that existed.

This experience motivated Niall to make a difference and upon his return to New Zealand ‘Eye Care for Africa’ was created. The charity is now an official charity registered with the NZ Charities Commission.

Use of funds

Our goal is to build a small eye clinic in Shinyanga, Northern Tanzania.

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Latest update

Thank you!  6 November 2024

Thank you to everyone who attended our quiz night on Friday November 1st in Havelock North. It was a complete sell-out and a huge success with over $12,000 raised! Framed pictures of our recent trip to Tanzania raised around $2,000. Remember, all professionals who donate their time to work in East Africa pay their own travel and expenses!

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Latest donations

Donal
Donal on 09 Feb 2025
Happy 60th Niall! Love from Donal and Catherine
$100
Keira
Keira on 09 Feb 2025
Great work Niall and happy 60th
$100
Nuala
Nuala on 08 Feb 2025
Happy 60th, Niall. How old does that make me feel!
$100
Kathy Muldoon
Kathy Muldoon on 27 Dec 2024
Happy Christmas . Kathy x
$110
Eye Care For Africa

Kathy, many thanks for your donation. Really appreciated! The current goal is to equip our recently opened clinic in Tanzania.

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Nuala
Nuala on 25 Dec 2024
$200
Eye Care For Africa

Thank you so much for this donation. Much appreciated!

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This campaign started on 9 Oct 2022 and ends on 30 Mar 2025.