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What We Do<\/h2>\n

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Eliminating avoidable blindness through systems strengthening, local leadership, and integrated eye care programs that reach communities across Africa.<\/p>\n

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Our Approach<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”41d5859c-fbaa-458a-88e4-5d886857f235″ text_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_line_height=”1.8em” text_orientation=”center” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]At KCCO, we go beyond one-time interventions. 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Building Better Systems for Sight<\/h2>\n

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Program Delivery & Operations<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Strategy & Planning<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Capacity Building &
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Evidence & Learning<\/h2>\n

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What We DoEliminating avoidable blindness through systems strengthening, local leadership, and integrated eye care programs that reach communities across Africa.Our ApproachAt KCCO, we go beyond one-time interventions. We strengthen eye health systems for lasting impact \u2014 grounded in evidence, equity, and local ownership Guided by research, data, and what works in real-world settings. 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