Our work in Belize
At a glance
With an estimated population of 333,200, Belize is located on the Caribbean coast of Central America. The country is divided into six districts (Corozal, Orange Walk, Belize District, Cayo, Stann Creek and Toledo). The priority eye diseases in Belize are glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, uncorrected refractive errors and low vision.
Sightsavers in Belize
Sightsavers partner, the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (BCVI), is a non-profit organization which aims to improve the life of the Belizean population by maintaining the maximum visual capacity of all its citizens. This is achieved by provision of a comprehensive service which includes primary and secondary eye health services linked to rehabilitation and education for people with visual impairment, to enable them to make full use of their talents and abilities.
Sightsavers are working with BCVI to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of the organization. Our collaboration with BCVI, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and national health and education agencies has recently resulted in a National Eye Health Plan for Belize which will improve the availability and quality of services and increase awareness of the importance of eye health.
Latest news from Belize
Find out the latest news from Belize and our projects and partners there.
Scaling dizzy heights
Meet Rowan Garel, a blind boy from Belize, who’s doing everything in his power to help others in his situation.
Rowan's climb video
Meet an inspiring blind boy who climbed one of the highest mountains in Belize to raise money for our partners.
Rehabilitation in Belize
Thanks to people like Disraeli Socorro Bol, living without sight doesn’t mean living without independence.
Happy camping!
A summer camp for visually impaired children in Belize celebrates another successful year!
