Location: NIGERIA
Dr. Theophilus Agbo’s commitment to children’s health is rooted in lived experience. Growing up in rural Nigeria, he witnessed how untreated health conditions quietly undermine learning and opportunity. Now a medical doctor with training in public health, and experience at Reddington Multi Specialist Hospital and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Agbo leads the KidSight Initiative with a clear vision: ensure that no child’s education is compromised by preventable vision problems. His background in community advocacy and rural medical outreach shaped a school-based approach that places early detection, health education, and dignity at the center of pediatric eye care.
The Impact of the Seed Grant
The Pollination Project’s grant was pivotal in turning that vision into action. With TPP support, the KidSight Initiative delivered comprehensive eye screenings to 160 people — 150 students and 10 teachers — and provided eyeglasses and medications to 80 children who needed immediate intervention. Over 20 volunteer hours powered the outreach, alongside teacher training sessions that strengthened long-term capacity within the school.
“Many of these children had never had an eye exam before,” Dr. Agbo shared. “The grant allowed us to respond quickly and effectively, restoring clarity in the classroom and confidence in the children.”
By addressing refractive errors and common eye conditions, the project improved learning conditions while advancing community health, equitable access to care, and grassroots philanthropy in action, key outcomes aligned with sustainable development, social impact, and community-led solutions
The Future
Looking ahead, the KidSight Initiative is preparing for expansion and sustainability. Planned follow-up assessments, partnerships with local optometrists and NGOs, and replication in nearby schools will deepen impact across underserved communities.
“This support strengthened local capacity,” Dr. Agbo noted. “It showed what’s possible when philanthropy trusts community leadership.”
As the initiative grows, it contributes to healthier learning environments that support education, family wellbeing, and long-term resilience, foundations that also reinforce food security and agricultural livelihoods by keeping children healthy, focused, and ready to learn.
This experience underscored the urgent need for sustained and expanded school-based eye health programs. We are deeply grateful to TPP for the support that made this intervention possible. The grant not only improved the vision and confidence of many children but also strengthened local capacity for early detection and response to eye health challenges.
Dr. Theophilus Agbo
Dr. Theophilus Agbo is a medical doctor with training in public health and a strong focus on pediatric and community health. Growing up in rural Nigeria shaped his understanding of how limited access to healthcare affects children’s learning and long-term wellbeing. He has served as President of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Students Association and has led rural medical outreaches centered on health education and community advocacy. Dr. Agbo has worked as a Medical Officer at Reddington Multi Specialist Hospital and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, experiences that continue to inform his commitment to improving access to quality vision care for children in underserved communities.
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