Wairoke Village, reading glasses & medical supplies
As one of the young maritime policemen said, “This morning when we came 138 people could not see, now when we leave 138 of my people can see again.” Wairoke Village, Lautém District, Timor Leste.
Sight by Sail is an initiative from the Historic Vessel Vega which provides free reading glasses for the elderly. We supply both new high-quality glasses of various strengths and training for local health workers to fit them. These low-cost reading glasses make a huge difference in peoples lives. If you would like to help please contact us, we always need more glasses.
As one of the young maritime policemen said, “This morning when we came 138 people could not see, now when we leave 138 of my people can see again.” Wairoke Village, Lautém District, Timor Leste.
Historic Vessel Vega in collaboration with the East Timor Maritime Police (UPM) delivers medical supplies and reading glasses to Lautém District, Timor Leste.
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