50 years of global impact
A track record spanning half a century of on-the-ground eye care work.
Why partner with us
50 years of vision. One shared mission.
Our club exists because of a partnership — with the Eye Foundation of America and its flagship Indian institution, Goutami Eye Institute. Here's who they are and how the work fits together.
Eye Foundation of America & Goutami Eye Institute
For nearly 50 years, the Eye Foundation of America (EFA) has been committed to eliminating avoidable blindness through sustainable eye care, innovation, and capacity building. To advance this mission in India, EFA established Goutami Eye Institute (GEI) in 2005 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.
Today, GEI serves as EFA's flagship institution in India — combining clinical excellence, community outreach, pediatric eye health, and professional training, so that quality vision care reaches people regardless of their ability to pay.
Why partner with us
Five reasons this partnership works.
Community-centered
Built around local screening and outreach, not just hospital walk-ins.
Scalable & sustainable
A model designed to grow with demand rather than max out quickly.
Aligned with the SDGs
Directly supports Good Health & Well-Being, Quality Education, and Partnerships for the Goals.
High return on investment
Vision is one of the highest-return investments in public health — every rupee goes far.
The care model
From first screening to a stronger health system.
This is the seven-step model Goutami Eye Institute runs, and the one our club plugs into at the community level.
- 01
Community Screening
Local camps and school visits bring eye checks directly to underserved areas.
- 02
Early Detection
Catching conditions — including ROP in premature infants — before they become irreversible.
- 03
Affordable Treatment
Care accessible regardless of a family's ability to pay.
- 04
Specialized Surgery
Sight-restoring surgeries for cases that need more than corrective lenses.
- 05
Rehabilitation
Supporting patients as they adapt and recover after treatment.
- 06
Training & Capacity Building
Training ophthalmologists and paramedical staff to widen the network of care.
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Health System Strengthening
Building the infrastructure so this work outlasts any single campaign.
Founder
Dr. V.K. Raju.
Dr. V.K. Raju, founder of EFA and Goutami Eye Institute, and EFA's board members personally contribute money and time to this mission. Dr. Raju alone has donated over $1.5 million across decades to drive this work forward — the kind of long-term commitment our club tries to honor at a local scale.
Institutional partners & collaborators
Who we work alongside.
Through financial support, resource sharing, and joint initiatives, our partners help us expand our reach and impact.
Eye Foundation of America
Our founding partner and the driving force behind the mission, nearly 50 years in.
Goutami Eye Institute
EFA's flagship clinical institution in India, based in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.
Rotary Club of Delhi Humanity
Our parent-club partnership, supporting local camps and outreach in Gurgaon.
Collaboration
LensBus — Free Mobile Eye Seva
Run by the KC Shastri Eyecare Trust, LensBus brings a fully equipped mobile eye care unit directly to schools and communities — extending our screening reach into places a clinic can't easily go.