We're the Ukubona Foundation — giving South African schoolchildren the gift of sight, one eye test and one pair of specs at a time.
Many parents cannot afford formal eye care. Our fully qualified mobile teams travel directly to townships and rural areas to screen kids directly at their desks.
We don't just supply random lenses. We source custom, modern frames that make children proud to wear their specs, elevating academic performance and confidence.
Vision Screenings
Initial school screening sweeps completed at classroom desks.
Eye Tests
Fully comprehensive, one-on-one optometric examinations.
Specs Gifted
Custom-designed, prescription spectacles delivered directly.
"to see"
An isiZulu term representing the core engine of our movement: enabling vision for South Africa's youth.
Ukubona Foundation was founded by a group of compassionate, determined women who wanted to be the agents of change for our young generation.
We believe clear vision gives you a whole new perspective on life. So we go to schools, screen learners, provide comprehensive eye tests, and gift them the spectacles they need — free of charge. No child should struggle to learn because they can't see the page.
We visit schools and give quick, friendly eye checks to spot kids who might be struggling to see the blackboard.
Our optometrists sit one-on-one with each learner to conduct full specialized exams and prescribe custom corrective lenses.
We hand-deliver fresh, cool-looking specs and teach kids how to care for their awesome new learning superpower.
"#HelpingKidsToSeeTheFuture — Eyeglasses go way beyond correcting vision. They lift a child's confidence, their learning, and their whole quality of life."
— The Ukubona TeamOur Annual Golf Day Fundraiser is a cornerstone of our mission — a day of good fun that turns into a year of clear sight for children who need it most.
Initiated our flagship fundraising drive, uniting local business networks to support our first comprehensive school cohorts.
Expanded sponsorship support, successfully generating funding for over 1,800 pairs of custom spectacles.
A single pair of spectacles changes everything — grades, confidence, futures. Sponsor a screening, an eye test, or a pair of glasses today.