One of the recipients of the eXcellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award (XOVA) 2023 is the Centre Tertaire des Soins Oculaires de l’Enfant (CTSOE) in Burundi, Africa. The CTSOE is a partner of Clinique de l’Oeil (CdO). CTSOE is a non-governmental organization that provides free eye care services to children from low-income families. The CTSOE project aims to reduce childhood blindness by improving access to community ophthalmology and raising awareness about eye health. The project will train local health workers, screen children for eye diseases, and refer them to specialized care if needed. The project is expected to benefit more than 100,000 children over three years.