Vision for tomorrow: funding the future of children’s eye care in Cambodia
At AHC, we envision a future where no child in Cambodia is denied the eye care they need due to the lack of resources. To bring this vision to life, we aim to establish a dedicated Paediatric Eye Centre that will provide high-quality, specialised eye care to children from across the country.
With more than 42,000 eye surgeries performed and 200,000 children treated for eye-related issues since 2002, AHC is the leading centre of paediatric eye clinic in the region.
However, as the only specialised facility of its kind, the demand for our high-quality, compassionate eye care services continues to significantly outpace our current capacity. We are looking to help more children.
Cambodia’s Cataract Surgical Rate (CSR) was 2,539 surgeries per million in 2019, as compared to the US CSR of 11,000
0.65% of Cambodia’s population is blind as compared to 0.19% in the United States
Six ophthalmologists per 1 million people, compared to 45 in the United States
AHC is establishing a new National Hub for Paediatric Eye Centre to meet the rising demand for specialised eye care in Cambodia. Currently, limited resources force us to turn away nearly half of our patients. By investing in modern infrastructure and staffing, this new facility will bridge the service gap, providing free, high-quality surgical and clinical care to thousands of children across the country uninterrupted.
Key Stats:
Current Capacity: 14,500 consultations/year.
The Gap: 45% of patients currently unserved.
Focus: Trauma, congenital conditions, and blindness prevention.
We aim to create a modern Paediatric Eye Centre that offers comprehensive eye care services—from diagnosis to complex surgical treatment.
Expand access to pediatric eye care across Cambodia
Enhance specialised services and comprehensive care
Improve quality, safety, and infrastructure
Develop capacity as a training hub for ophthalmologists
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Board Member
Sokheng Say is the Founder of Future Beyond Ordinary (FBO), a Cambodian business-owner platform that helps business owners become stronger leaders and build stronger businesses through practical learning, trusted connections and mutual support.
He has more than 20 years of professional experience across finance, accounting, banking, professional services, business advisory, entrepreneurship and leadership. He previously served as a Group CFO, overseeing finance operations across 13 offices in 10 countries in Southeast Asia, and later as Partner and Head of Regional Accounting Advisory Practice at DFDL.
Sokheng currently serves as Chairman of DFC, a tax and accounting firm, and as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of KARDAL PLC. He is also a Technical Advisor to Cambodia’s Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR), supporting the development of the National Cambodia CPA Programme and Audit Quality Assurance.
Beyond his professional roles, Sokheng has been actively involved in developing Cambodia’s business and professional communities. He previously served as President of the Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors (KICPAA) and President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Cambodia. He is also an experienced business advisor, trainer and speaker, with a particular interest in helping Cambodian entrepreneurs build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
Sokheng holds an MBA in Finance and a BBA in Accounting and is professionally qualified as FCPA/CPA Australia, ACMA, CGMA and ASEAN CPA.
As a Board Member of Angkor Hospital for Children, Sokheng brings his experience in finance, governance, risk and organisational development to support AHC’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Director at Cambodia Oxford Medical Research Unit
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