CBM India has organized a free eye screening camp on the occasion of International Women's Day, under their ongoing 'Inclusive Eye Care Services in Hyderabad' project. The camp aimed at providing critical eye care services to marginalized communities and has reached around 200 people, including approximately 160 women, in Rasoolpura, Hyderabad.
Supported by a CSR initiative by Movate, over the past three years, the project has been instrumental in promoting inclusive eye care. For the first two years, it focused exclusively on trans women's vision care through eye screening camps. From 2024-25, the scope was expanded to include members of other marginalized communities. The program now brings diverse groups together in the same space, promoting interaction, inclusion, and community understanding while continuing to provide vital eye care support.
The project has made significant strides in advancing inclusive eye health. As it approaches its three-year mark in March 2025, it is on track to reach over 3,200 people, distribute more than 1,500 spectacles, conduct 30 eye surgeries, and provide 770 ration kits.
Speaking about the event, Mr. Sony Thomas, Executive Director, CBM India, said, "Vision care is a fundamental right, and through this initiative, we aim to ensure that people from marginalized communities have access to quality eye care, irrespective of gender identity or socioeconomic status. Good vision is essential not just for daily activities but also for education, employment, and overall well-being.
Mr. Anish Phillip, EVP and Chief People Officer, Movate, remarked, "Diversity, equality, and inclusivity are values deeply etched in Movate's corporate conscience. We have organized health assessment drives, eye screening camps, and surgery if needed. Looking ahead, we plan to organize more camps and expand our initiatives."
The eye screening camp is a continuation of CBM India's commitment to inclusive healthcare. The shift towards integrated community participation marks a progressive step in reducing social marginalization while ensuring equitable healthcare access.
About CBM India
CBM India is a leading not-for-profit development organization committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and other marginalized communities. We work alongside persons with disabilities, their representative organizations, community-based organizations, institutions, and the government to remove cultural and environmental barriers to people with disabilities' full participation in health, education, and livelihood opportunities. We aspire to create an inclusive society in which all persons with disabilities achieve their full potential. In 2023-24, we reached over 32.9 lakh people in 26 states and union territories across India.
