How is the new Dental Vision Clinic being funded?

Alongside our Rotary Club, many other organisations have got behind this project.

So funding has come from Isle of Man, UK and USA thanks to the generous support from a number of organisations including:

Rotary Club of Rushen & Western Mann Charitable Trust
Kellermann Foundation
REACHBwindi
Lord Cockfield Memorial Trust
Douglas Rotary Club
AFD Software
Global Sight Solutions

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Building the upper floor of the new Dental Vision Clinic at Bwindi Community Hospital - January 2025

more Between October 2024 and January 2025 work has progressed on building the 1st Floor of the new Dental Vision Clinic funded by Rotary & Kellerman Foundation

Building works reach 1st Floor at new Dental Vision Clinic at Bwindi Community Hospital - September 2024

more By September 2024, construction had reached the 1st floor of the new Dental Vision Clinic funded by Rotary & Kellerman Foundation

Rapid Progress reaches 1st floor at new Dental Vision Clinic at Bwindi Community Hospital - Summer 2024

more During the summer of 2024, rapid progress was made in building up to first floor level of the new Dental Vision Clinic funded by Rotary & Kellerman Trust

Laying the ground floor of the new Dental Vision Clinic at Bwindi Community Hospital - July 2024

more By July 2024, construction had progressed to laying the ground floor of the new Dental Vision Clinic funded by Rotary and the Kellerman Foundation

Groundworks go in for new Dental Vision Clinic at Bwindi Community Hospital - May 2024

more Ahead of the rainy season rapid progress was made by May 2024 to build the groundworks of the new Dental Vision Clinic being funded by Rotary and the Kellerman Foundation.

Work starts on New Dental Vision Clinic at Bwindi Community Hospital - January 2024

more With funding support from Rotary and the Kellermann Trust, the groundbreaking ceremony took place on 15th January 2024.

What benefits will the new Dental Vision Clinic bring?

more There will be a number of direct benefits in bringing a comprehensive range of affordable, quality dental and eye healthcare services to the Bwindi Community Hospital and directly benefit its patients

So how long will it take to build and open the new Dental Vision clinic facility?

more In order to avoid the rainy season in Uganda, construction of the initial ground works commenced in early 2024, and is due to be completed later in 2025

Why are we funding a new Dental Vision clinic in Uganda?

more In Uganda 40% of the population live in poverty (< $1.90/day). Tooth loss from decay and gum disease exacerbate poverty and undermines employment. Similarly, eye disease and poor sight affect productivity and feelings of worthlessness within society.

Project to Build a New Dental Vision Clinic at Bwindi Community Hospital in Uganda

more We are now supporting the construction of a £390,000 new Dental Vision Clinic at the Bwindi Community Hospital to replace existing clinic facilities which are located in a converted shipping container.

Afternoon Tea raises over £1,000 for Sight4Bwindi Project - July 2019

more This fundraising event was a delicious treat for everyone. Debbie Young gave a talk about the Sight4Bwindi eye clinic project at Bwindi Community Hospital in South West Uganda and explained the difference this will make to everyday lives.

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Supporting Bwindi Community Hospital in Uganda

back For a number of years the Club's Charitable Trust has been working with UK Charity REACHBwindi to support its ongoing project Sight4Bwindi to assist the Bwindi Community Hospital in South West Uganda