Stories
Every mission has stories to tell. Lighthouse is no different. Read the transformative stories of patients, pastors, and families impacted by the missions of Lighthouse for Christ.
Jump for Joy with Mohammed!
This little 4 year old was pulled out of pre-school when his local clinic was unable to fix the double cataracts that developed in his eyes. But...
Pastors’ Kids Education Sponsorship
Hello from a warm and tropical Mombasa, Kenya, Africa! Today, we want to highlight one of our projects here at Lighthouse! Encouraging the pastors...
Welcoming Our New Mission Director
How beautiful is a long and lasting legacy. Dr. Bill Ghrist led us here at Lighthouse from 1969-1983. His son, Tim took over after Bill’s death in...
Meet Serah
Serah was left alone 20 years ago when her husband died. With no nearby children or relatives to support her, she was relegated to the fringes,...
Back From Cornea Training in India!
Happy new year to you! I trust that you fine. We are well here at Mombasa and I am happy to be back from India reunited with my family and...
World Glaucoma Week
Lighthouse will be participating in a collaborative project with the World Glaucoma Association to create awareness that glaucoma is a...
Volunteers’ Views
This past June, my colleague Dr. Tosin Smith and I had a wonderful week at the Lighthouse for Christ Mission in Mombasa, Kenya. This was my sixth...
Another Great Year at Lighthouse!
We are pleased to report that our mission is strong and continues to accomplish a great work in East Africa. Our staff and doctors in Mombasa are...
Doctor’s Diaries: Dr. Matende
When Mohamed Abdulahi first came into my office, he was shy and lacking the normal confidence of a 13 year old boy. He had dropped out of formal...