Dr. Helena Ndume has been inducted into the 10,000 Points of Light (POL) Africans one can bank on

“I am pleased to announce the induction of Dr. Helena Ndume, a Namibian Ophthalmologist, who has performed sight-restoring surgeries upon 35,000 Namibians, free of charge into the 10,000 Points of Light (POL) Africans one can bank on to define and shape the personality and character of a caring and forward-leaning continent.

In 2018, BBC 100 Women, Dr. Ndume was #66 on the alphabetical list of inspiring and influential women from around the world comprising 60 countries.

Imagine a day in the world of the blind to appreciate the difference Dr. Ndume has and continues to make in delivering the promise of sight.

Many of her patients now call her: “Namibia’s Miracle Doctor.”

The Banking on Africa’s Future (BOAF) initiative was inspired by pervasive illiteracy on the difference that people like Dr. Ndume to the lives of so many without seeking fame or popularity.

If one is losing sight, who should you bank on? If not Dr. Ndume, then who? We believe that by inducting Dr. Ndume, we will be provoked, inspired, and ignited to play a part in building the African brand equity that is often blurred by the reality of poverty, unemployment, and inequality.

Her contribution to humanity by using her skills is worthy of saluting. Life gives us space to solve problems and 35,000 individuals that have been impacted by Dr. Ndume speak volumes of what needs to be done to identify, showcase, celebrate and salute problem solvers like her.

Below are comments drawn from a post hosted by SEE International on the organization’s Linkedin page by people who commended her addition to the 100 global influential women:

Randall Goodman, MD, FACS out of network3rd+Eye Surgeon & Partner at Shepard Eye Center and SLO LASIK & Cataract

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Many thanks, Helena Ndume, MD for all the great work that you do! Congratulations again and well-deserved recognition from the BBC!

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Helena Ndume, MD 2nd degree connection2ndHead of Ophthalmology Department at Windhoek Central Hospital

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Thank you, everyone, for your congratulatory wishes. 
SEE International – Restoring Sight, Transforming Lives and I share the same goal: to end curable blindness. 
My association with SEE International (SEE) dates back to 1997, when I met Dr. Harry S. Brown, the organization’s founder. Since then, SEE and I have collaborated to hold free week-long eye clinics in Namibia, typically twice a year. These clinics provide free eye surgeries for approximately 300 impoverished men, women and children. The SEE volunteer ophthalmologists who come every year to assist with the eye clinics in Namibia, such as D. Michael Colvard MD, have become my dear friends. 
Thank you SEE for what you have done in my country. …see more

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Jeffrey Levenson out of network3rd+President at Levenson Eye Associates

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Heartfelt congratulations to Helena Ndume, MD, whose sight-restoring work in collaboration with SEE International – Restoring Sight, Transforming Lives has restored sight, and hope, to tens of thousands in Namibia and around the world.

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Carol Rossio out of network3rd+Marketing Copywriter at The Shift Network

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Congratulations Dr. Ndume! The world is a MUCH better place thanks to your global work of restoring sight… Helena Ndume, MD

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Matthew Wheeler out of network3rd+Associate Director of Development and Communications

3y

Very well deserved recognition for your efforts, Helena Ndume, MD! It is an absolute honor to support your work. SEE International – Restoring Sight, Transforming Lives is proud to have you as a partner in our global efforts. You are an inspiration!

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Ian Kindermann 2nd degree connection2ndSenior Territory Manager at Merz North America

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Congratulations Helena Ndume, MD!

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Randal Avolio 2nd degree connection2ndCEO, Purpose-Driven Healthcare Organizations + Nonprofits | Transformation Strategy that Advance Mission + Make Growth Goals Reality | Ops, Finance Leadership | Strategic Partnerships, Community Development + Fundraising

3y(edited)

Congratulations, Helena Ndume, MD! It is my great pleasure to work alongside you to end curable blindness. As it has been for the last 2 decades, SEE International – Restoring Sight, Transforming Lives is here to support your efforts and provide what you need to restore sight for those in your country. 

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Valerie Walker 2nd degree connection2ndCommunications, Constituency Management and Development Strategist

3y(edited)

Congrats, Helena Ndume, MD, on this well-deserved honor. Cheers to you, my dear friend.