Mike Webber (Rose NZ Trustee) delivers a wonderful NZ donated Topcon operating microscope to Dr Hang Vra (left) and the Rose Eye Clinic. Mike and Anne Webber brought up from NZ and assembled it on site. The donation will give considerable upgrade in the clinics remarkable services for Cambodian blind and/or in need of eye surgery. The scope was taken up to Cambodia by Mike and Anne Webber and assembled there by them on site by them.
The Rose Charities Cambodia Eye Clinic / Sight Center has treated over 100,000 patients in the last 10 years. It also runs an outreach program, taking eye screening, out to rural areas as well as promoting eye health.The clinic was founded in 1997. though had to be entirely re-equipped when it was looted by an expatriate orchestrated group of thieves in 2003.
We are proud to announce that we have been featured in new book that is being released shortly. ‘Unsung Heroes Cambodia: People and Projects Making a Difference’ is a non-profit book that is a collection of inspirational stories about NGO’s that also raises awareness about the complex issues surrounding voluntourism. It offers practical tips for anyone interested in helping whether by donating time, money or equipment. It also is filled with stunning photography that presents a side of Cambodia that is heartfelt and unique (in the large format book – an ebook version will also be available for travelers).
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Mike Webber (Rose NZ Trustee) delivers a wonderful NZ donated Topcon operating microscope to Dr Hang Vra (left) and the Rose Eye Clinic. Mike and Anne Webber brought up from NZ and assembled it on site. The donation will give considerable upgrade in the clinics remarkable services for Cambodian blind and/or in need of eye surgery. The scope was taken up to Cambodia by Mike and Anne Webber and assembled there by them on site by them.
