June 2026 • Completed ADVF Vision Mission | Morocco
Restoring Sight.
Scaling Impact.
In June 2026, ADVF and AMMS supported 231 cataract surgeries in Tiddas and Moulay Bouazza, bringing international volunteers and Moroccan clinical teams together.
Executed in proud partnership with
Association Marocaine Médicale de Solidarité (AMMS)
Mission Overview
The June mission combined sight-restoring care with local clinical collaboration. Our ongoing work focuses on lasting access through training, equipment support, and strong partnerships.
Surgical Intervention
Providing high-volume cataract consultations and sight-restoring procedures.
Post-Operative Care
Supporting recovery and follow-up coordination with local clinical teams.
Expanding Access
Supporting access to appropriate equipment and care in underserved communities.
Clinical Collaboration
Working alongside Moroccan health authorities to strengthen local capacity.
Clinical Rhythm
The June mission planning framework below illustrates how clinical and volunteer teams coordinate a service day. Future mission schedules will depend on local needs and team readiness.
08:30 – 09:00
Site & OR Preparation
Volunteers assist in equipment setup, staging, and ensuring the clinical environment is ready for patients.
Consultations & Surgeries
09:00 – 14:00
High-volume clinical care begins. Volunteers manage patient flow, pre-op escorting, and OR logistics.
14:30 – 19:30
Continued Procedures
Following a brief lunch, the team resumes surgeries, post-operative discharge coordination, and inventory tracking.
19:30 – 20:00
Daily Debrief
The team concludes the day with operational breakdown, metrics capture, and a group planning session for the next day.
A Global Crisis.
A Local Impact.
Vision loss can affect independence, work, education, and family life. Accessible eye care helps people reconnect with the activities and opportunities that matter to them.
In June 2026, ADVF and AMMS supported 231 cataract surgeries: 97 in Tiddas and 134 in Moulay Bouazza. Moroccan clinical teams and international volunteers worked together to expand access to care.
Our work continues through local partnerships, clinician training, and the development of mobile diagnostic and surgical capacity.
"Because restoring sight is more than a medical intervention, it is transformational. It changes how someone lives, works, and sees their future."
Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation
Explore Our Impact Model
Want to dive deeper into our mission structure, our clinical model, and how you can participate? Review our official Volunteer & Mission Deck to see exactly how we scale impact worldwide.
Volunteer for Future Missions
Our next Morocco mission is scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, in Ksar El Kebir. View current volunteer information or join our roster using the forms below. Placement depends on qualifications, mission needs, and team approval.
Medical Volunteers
Perform high-volume surgical interventions.
Conduct pre-operative consultations.
Manage post-operative care and follow-up.
Must be formally credentialed and licensed.
General Volunteers
Patient registration and flow coordination.
Pre-operative and post-operative patient escorting.
Operating room runner (non-sterile logistical support).
Equipment setup, staging, and breakdown.
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Your gift helps support medical outreach, supplies, equipment, and the coordination needed to deliver care. Contributions are combined to meet current program needs; costs and outcomes vary by patient and mission.