Project Information

PROJECT TITLE

Comprehensive Eye Care Services (CECS)

Abbreviation

CECS

PROJECT BRIEF
(Narrative – 500 words max including project aim/goal, approach, beneficiaries, intended changes etc.) 

The Comprehensive Eye Care Services (CECS) project supported by Sightsavers, aims to improve equitable access to sustainable, quality eye health services for employ of Gildan and community people with and without disabilities and other marginalized groups in around Gildan garments at Savar.The project promotes disability inclusion eye health services by factory camps, school camps, community camps and targeted camps. Implemented across Pathalia and Dhamsuna union of Savar Upazila in partnership with a eye hospital and local OPD. Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) works in the project as inclusion partner.

CDD provides technical support through:

1. Conducting accessibility audits and supporting improvements to hospital infrastructure.
2. Developing and implementing inclusive IEC materials and strategies.
3. Supporting stakeholder and district disability committee meetings.
4. Promoting Inclusive Eye Health and accessibility for persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups.

Objectives/Outcomes/Long-term Results

1. Ensure accessible, inclusive, and quality eye care services for Gildan employee and community people including with and without disabilities, children, and other marginalized populations in Savar at Pathalia & Dhamsuna union.
2. Strengthen and empower Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)
3. Increase community awareness to encourage people to seek eye care services.
4. Improve coordination among stakeholder in the area and local government.
5. Ensure accessibility in the partner eye hospitals.

Major Activities

NAME OF DONOR(S)

Sightsavers

PROJECT DURATION

February 2026 to November 2027

Starting Date

01 February, 2026

Ending Date

30 November, 2027

PROJECT CONTACT DETAILS

Contact Person’s Name

Md. Iftikharul Hasan

Designation

Disability Inclusion Officer

Email address

hasan.cdd23@gmail.com

Phone Number

+8801832515356

PROJECT LOCATION

Division(s)

Dhaka

District(s)

Dhaka

Upazila(s) / Thana(s)

Savar

City Corporation(s)

Municipality(ies)

Ward(s)

Union(s)

Pathalia & Dhamsuna

NAME OF PARTNER ORGANISATION(S)
(If applicable)

VESPA (OPD), Gildan, Katrasin Eye Hospital. Actually, Except OPD (VESPA) they are not the direct partner of CDD, but CDD provides technical support to them as the technical expert on disability inclusion.

TOTAL BUDGET IN BDT

BDT 33,75,836

TARGET BENEFICIARIES;
Total number only

The project do not have specified direct beneficiaries for CDD, However, CDD provides technical support to partner eye hospital to promote disability-inclusive eye care services. This include providing technical support during eye camps, conducting accessibility audits of eye hospital, and supporting the implementation of the audit recommendations. CDD also design and deliver training on disability inclusion and gender mainstreaming, organize stakeholder coordination meetings. In addition, CDD provide support for post-operative non-technical follow-up to the patient who receive treatment from the project.

Direct Beneficiaries

Indirect Beneficiaries