Welcome to
iCare Network International
Welcome to
iCare Network International
Welcome to
iCare Network International
iCare Network International is a registered nonprofit organization committed to providing medical care particularly eye health services, alongside social support to underserved communities in Ghana and beyond.
iCare Network International is a registered nonprofit organization committed to providing medical care particularly eye health services, alongside social support to underserved communities in Ghana and beyond.
iCare Network International was founded by a team of young professionals driven to reduce inequalities and create opportunities for underserved communities.
Our team brings together healthcare providers, educators, mentors and advocates to deliver programs that support health, education, and personal development.
Each program is designed to empower individuals, open new opportunities, and help build stronger, more resilient communities.
iCare Network International was founded by a team of young professionals driven to reduce inequalities and create opportunities for underserved communities.
Our team brings together healthcare providers, educators, mentors and advocates to deliver programs that support health, education, and personal development.
Each program is designed to empower individuals, open new opportunities, and help build stronger, more resilient communities.
iCare Network International was founded by a team of young professionals driven to reduce inequalities and create opportunities for underserved communities.
Our team brings together healthcare providers, educators, mentors and advocates to deliver programs that support health, education, and personal development.
Each program is designed to empower individuals, open new opportunities, and help build stronger, more resilient communities.
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Our Mission
To empower underserved communities in Ghana and beyond by providing health care, education, mentorship and social support that create pathways to reduce inequalities and improve lives.
Our Mission
To empower underserved communities in Ghana and beyond by providing health care, education, mentorship and social support that create pathways to reduce inequalities and improve lives.
Our Mission
To empower underserved communities in Ghana and beyond by providing health care, education, mentorship and social support that create pathways to reduce inequalities and improve lives.
Our Vision
A world where every person, no matter their location or circumstances, has access to quality health care, education and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
A world where every person, no matter their location or circumstances, has access to quality health care, education and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
A world where every person, no matter their location or circumstances, has access to quality health care, education and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
What we stand for! What we strive for!
What we stand for! What we strive for!
What we stand for! What we strive for!
Inclusion
We amplify the voices of marginalized groups and ensure our programs reach those often left behind. Everyone is welcome, valued and respected.
Innovation
We design thoughtful, community-driven solutions that respond to real needs. Creativity, flexibility and continuous learning guide everything we do.
Access
We remove barriers to care, education and opportunity, bringing essential services directly to the communities that need them most.
Love
We serve with empathy, integrity and kindness. Every program reflects our respect for human dignity and our deep care for the people we serve.
Inclusion
We amplify the voices of marginalized groups and ensure our programs reach those often left behind. Everyone is welcome, valued and respected.
Inclusion
We amplify the voices of marginalized groups and ensure our programs reach those often left behind. Everyone is welcome, valued and respected.
Access
We remove barriers to care, education and opportunity, bringing essential services directly to the communities that need them most.
Access
We remove barriers to care, education and opportunity, bringing essential services directly to the communities that need them most.
Innovation
We design thoughtful, community-driven solutions that respond to real needs. Creativity, flexibility and continuous learning guide everything we do.
Innovation
We design thoughtful, community-driven solutions that respond to real needs. Creativity, flexibility and continuous learning guide everything we do.
Love
We serve with empathy, integrity and kindness. Every program reflects our respect for human dignity and our deep care for the people we serve.
Love
We serve with empathy, integrity and kindness. Every program reflects our respect for human dignity and our deep care for the people we serve.
Our Current Areas of Focus
Our Current Areas of Focus
Our Current Areas of Focus
Eye Health Services
Eye Health Services
We deliver community-based and school-based eye care services through free screenings, treatment including eye drops and glasses, and referrals to ensure individuals in underserved communities receive the care they need to see clearly and function well in their daily lives.
Education & Skills Development
Education & Skills Development
We support students with scholarships, school supplies, and literacy programs to help them succeed in school. Through school-based activities, we encourage children to stay engaged and build a strong foundation for their future.
Menstrual Health & Hygiene
Menstrual Health & Hygiene
We promote menstrual health education and provide menstrual hygiene products to girls and young women. These efforts help reduce stigma, support school attendance and improve overall health and confidence.
Mentorship & Career Counselling
Mentorship & Career Counselling
We connect students and young professionals with experienced leaders in clinical care, academia, research and public health. Each mentorship relationship offers career guidance, academic support and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Meet our Core Leadership Team
Meet our Core Leadership Team
Meet our Core Leadership Team
Dr. Samson Darrah (FAAO)
Dr. Samson Darrah (OD, FAAO)
Founder & Executive Director
Founder & Executive Director
PhD Student University of Washington - USA
PhD Student, University of Washington - USA
Dr. Angela Asare
Dr. Angela Asare
Director - Partnerships
& Resource Development
Director - Partnerships
& Resource Development
Optometrist, Ghana
Optometrist, Ghana
Dr. Moses Awuni
Dr. Moses Awuni
Director - Mentorship
& Career Development
Director - Mentorship
& Career Development
PhD Student University of Utah - USA
PhD Student, University of Utah - USA
Dr. Greatness Akomea
Dr. Greatness Akomea
Director - Finance
& Administration
Director - Finance
& Administration
Optometrist, Ghana
Optometrist, Ghana
Dr. Adzaklo Bernard
Dr. Adzaklo Bernard
Director - Outreach
& Community Engagement
Director - Outreach
& Community Engagement
Optometrist, Ghana
Optometrist, Ghana
Dr. Emmanuella Asabere
Dr. Emmanuella Asabere
Director - Education
& Scholarship Programs
Director - Education
& Scholarship Programs
PhD Student University of Nebraska-Lincoln USA
PhD Student, University of Nebraska-Lincoln USA
Dr. Vivat Taylor (FAAO)
Director - Monitoring,
Evaluation & Impact Assessment
Director - Monitoring,
Evaluation & Impact Assessment
Optometrist, Ghana
Optometrist, Ghana
Mr. Gabriel Dahume
Mr. Gabriel Dahume
Director - Social Media
& Public Relations
Director - Social Media
& Public Relations
Mr. Richard Appiah
Director - Creatives &
Visual Communications
Director - Creatives &
Visual Communications
Our Advisory Council
Our Advisory Council
Our Advisory Council
Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo
(OD, PhD, FAAO)
Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo
(OD, PhD, FAAO)
Senior Lecturer
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Senior Lecturer
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Dr Bright Okyere VanDyke
(BSc., OD., MBA, CertIEH (LSHTM))
Dr Bright Okyere VanDyke
(BSc., OD., MBA, CertIEH (LSHTM))
Founder & Medical Director
Anidaso Eye Centre, Ghana
Founder & Medical Director
Anidaso Eye Centre, Ghana
Dr. Dominica Dzakah
(OD)
Dr. Dominica Dzakah
(OD)
Optometrist, USA
Optometrist, USA
Dr. Nina Donkor
(PharmD)
Dr. Nina Donkor
(PharmD)
PhD Student
UNT Health Fort Worth - USA
PhD Student
UNT Health Fort Worth - USA
Dr. Mary Araba Otoo
(OD, MPH, FAAO)
Dr. Mary Araba Otoo
(OD, MPH, FAAO)
Optometrist, USA
Optometrist, USA
Our KNUST Student Chapter Leadership Team
Our KNUST Student Chapter Leadership Team
Our KNUST Student Chapter Leadership Team
Ms. Esthellen Duah
Ms. Esthellen Duah
President
President
Mr. Samuel Brako Oteng
Mr. Samuel Brako Oteng
Vice-President
Vice-President
Ms. Folasewa Arilewola
Ms. Folasewa Arilewola
General Secretary
General Secretary
Ms. Rachel Ogbordjor
Ms. Rachel Ogbordjor
Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary
Mr. Emmanuel Wayo Elikplim
Mr. Emmanuel Wayo Elikplim
Organizing Secretary
Organizing Secretary
Ms. Najah Chamoun
Ms. Najah Chamoun
Deputy Organizing Secretary
Deputy Organizing Secretary
Mr. Godfred Buabeng
Mr. Godfred Buabeng
Media Head
Media Head
Ms. Rachel Oduro
Ms. Rachel Oduro
Publicity Head
Publicity Head
Ms. Agyemang Serwah Dora
Ms. Agyemang Serwah Dora
Membership Chair
Membership Chair
Mr. Kofi Ewusi Acquah
Mr. Kofi Ewusi Acquah
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member
Mr. Frank Agyei
Mr. Frank Agyei
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member
Over 5,000 lives impacted
Creating Lasting Impact
Creating Lasting Impact
“iCare Network was built on a simple belief that access to health, education, and opportunity should not depend on where someone is born.”
Dr. Samson Darrah
Founder & Executive Director
Over 5,000 lives impacted
Creating Lasting Impact
“iCare Network was built on a simple belief that access to health, education, and opportunity should not depend on where someone is born.”
Dr. Samson Darrah
Founder & Executive Director
Our Impact
Our Impact
Our Impact
iCare Network International Mentorship Program
Our year-long mentorship program connects optometry students in Ghana with experienced professionals in clinical care, research, academia, industry and public health.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
iCare Network International Mentorship Program
Our year-long mentorship program connects optometry students in Ghana with experienced professionals in clinical care, research, academia, industry and public health.
iCare Network International Mentorship Program
Our year-long mentorship program connects optometry students in Ghana with experienced professionals in clinical care, research, academia, industry and public health.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
iCare Network International Mentorship Program
Our year-long mentorship program connects optometry students in Ghana with experienced professionals in clinical care, research, academia, industry and public health.
iCare Network International Mentorship Program
Our year-long mentorship program connects optometry students in Ghana with experienced professionals in clinical care, research, academia, industry and public health.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
iCare Network International Mentorship Program
Our year-long mentorship program connects optometry students in Ghana with experienced professionals in clinical care, research, academia, industry and public health.
United States Optometrists Exchange Program
United States Optometrists Exchange Program
United States Optometrists Exchange Program
This new exchange program will offer U.S.-based optometrists and optometry students the opportunity to engage in clinical service, mentorship, and cultural exchange in Ghana.
Full details, application process, and dates will be announced soon.
This new exchange program will offer U.S.-based optometrists and optometry students the opportunity to engage in clinical service, mentorship, and cultural exchange in Ghana.
Full details, application process, and dates will be announced soon.
This new exchange program will offer U.S.-based optometrists and optometry students the opportunity to engage in clinical service, mentorship, and cultural exchange in Ghana.
Full details, application process, and dates will be announced soon.
Make a difference:
Donate today
Make a difference:
Donate today
Your support helps us reach communities that would otherwise go without eye care, educational resources, menstrual health support, and mentorship. Every contribution directly strengthens access and opportunity where it is needed most.
Your support helps us reach communities that would otherwise go without eye care, educational resources, menstrual health support, and mentorship. Every contribution directly strengthens access and opportunity where it is needed most.
Make a difference:
Donate today
Your support helps us reach communities that would otherwise go without eye care, educational resources, menstrual health support, and mentorship. Every contribution directly strengthens access and opportunity where it is needed most.
Our Campus Chapters
Our Campus Chapters
Our Campus Chapters
iCare Network International operates active student chapters at leading universities in Ghana. These chapters play a vital role in advancing our mission by organizing outreach programs, hosting campus events, engaging in community service and supporting national initiatives.
Through these chapters, students gain leadership experience, build professional networks and contribute directly to improving lives in underserved communities.
iCare Network International operates active student chapters at leading universities in Ghana. These chapters play a vital role in advancing our mission by organizing outreach programs, hosting campus events, engaging in community service and supporting national initiatives.
Through these chapters, students gain leadership experience, build professional networks and contribute directly to improving lives in underserved communities.
KNUST Chapter
KNUST Chapter
KNUST Chapter
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Chapter leads our grassroots outreach efforts, organizing community programs that deliver vision care, mentorship, and educational support in and around Kumasi. The team collaborates with local schools and community organizations to coordinate screenings, support students directly, and build practical leadership experience through service.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Chapter leads our grassroots outreach efforts, organizing community programs that deliver vision care, mentorship, and educational support in and around Kumasi. The team collaborates with local schools and community organizations to coordinate screenings, support students directly, and build practical leadership experience through service.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Chapter leads our grassroots outreach efforts, organizing community programs that deliver vision care, mentorship, and educational support in and around Kumasi. The team collaborates with local schools and community organizations to coordinate screenings, support students directly, and build practical leadership experience through service.
Become a Volunteer
Become a Volunteer
Your time and skills can change lives. Join our network of passionate volunteers and be the force behind positive change.
Your time and skills can change lives. Join our network of passionate volunteers and be the force behind positive change.
Become a Volunteer
Your time and skills can change lives. Join our network of passionate volunteers and be the force behind positive change.
"iCare Network has truly changed lives with their dedication and support. Their efforts in education and healthcare have given hope to so many. I'm proud to be part of this mission."
"iCare Network has truly changed lives with their dedication and support. Their efforts in education and healthcare have given hope to so many. I'm proud to be part of this mission."
— Dr. Nina Donkor
"iCare Network has truly changed lives with their dedication and support. Their efforts in education and healthcare have given hope to so many. I'm proud to be part of this mission."
— Dr. Nina Donkor
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