Our Back Story
In 2003, the International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE) founded in 2000 became known as the Brien Holden Vision Institute Africa Trust (hereinafter referred to as the Africa Trust).
The change was made to recognise the significant efforts of Prof Brien Holden in the delivery of quality eye care to all. In Africa, the Africa Trust was registered as a non-profit in terms of the Non-Profit Organisation Act, 1997 of South Africa, and it also holds the status as a Public Benefit Organisation, meaning that all donations to the organisation are tax-deductible, a benefit to donors.
Owing to circumstances beyond the control of the Africa Trust, the Brien Holden Vision Institute Africa Trust’s name had to be recently changed to the African Eye Institute Trust.
Our Trustees
We have an experienced committed Board who are dedicated to our vision and mission.
PROFESSOR KHATHUTSHELO PERCY MASHIGE
Chairman
Prof Mashige is active in the education, NGO and business sectors. He is:
Dean: School of Health Sciences, UKZN;
CEO: African Vision Research Institute;
Chairman: Innervoice Ethics Centre;
Chairman: Education and Training Committee (Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians);
Chairman: Community Self Mastery Coaching Institute
MR. REGGIE NAIDOO
Trustee
DR. MOGIE REDDY
Trustee
Dr Reddy is a Dental Therapist and worked with the Department of Health (1985 – 2010) prior to joining the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2010 – current) as a Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences – Discipline of Dentistry. She has been involved in the academic program since 1989, which includes coordination and participation in community outreach programmes. Her research interests include health promotion and prevention, and she encourages a multidisciplinary approach to health care. Director: Dental Care Africa