We are SeeYou and have been committed to people with a (visual) disability in Africa and Asia for 38 years. They are among the most marginalized groups in areas where poverty is greatest. We see them and help with (eye)care, and access to education and work. Together with them, the local community and with you. Because every person is valuable and precious.
SeeYou was founded in 1982 as Dark & Light Blind Care by eye specialist Martien Cozijnsen and his wife Jenny. They wished to show the love of Christ through concrete action. Their motivation to initiate Dark & Light was reflected in the Bible verse of Matthew 25:40: “Truly I tell you, whatever you do for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you do for Me”. To this day, this remains the basis for the work of our organisation.
Mission
Our mission is to achieve equal access to eye care, health care, education and livelihood for persons with disabilities.
Vision
Our vision is to contribute to a world in which persons with a visual impairment and other disabilities are seen, respected, and fully exercise their rights.
Our story of inclusion is a story of faith. Jesus presented a different view of how life, relationships and society could be. He said He came so that everyone might have a full life. His example motivates us to live and love at the edges and to find potential for transformation in the toughest situations. The unconditional love Jesus demonstrated sets the standard we aspire to today. This gives us a glimpse of how things could be and motivates us to work for justice for all, so everyone might experience a full life, with no-one left behind. Love drives us to serve all people in need, regardless of race, gender, age, religion or social status.
We are a global disability & development organization, breaking down barriers to enrich society and unlock the potential in all of us. Read more about our approach in the strategy 2021-2024. SeeYou, Including everybody
We work with our disability inclusion resource organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, local partners and underserved communities around the world. Ethiopia, South Sudan, Rwanda, Uganda, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Netherlands.
We engage in empowering persons with disabilities to take development in their own hands. Together with stakeholders, we work to develop future-proof, positive change that benefits society as a whole. Thankfully there are many courageous people who share our concerns, dreams and ambitions. We find them in every layer of society and bring them together. Based on the principle of including everybody, we work together to develop interventions, strategies and methods that realise inclusive society for all.
