Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust

Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust or LRBT is Pakistan's largest non governmental organisation.[1] working to fight blindness in the country.[2] Established in 1984,[3] it is based in Karachi with hospitals and primary eye care centres throughout the country.

Naming

The Trust is named for its two founders: Graham Layton and Zaka Rahmatulla,[4] both whom contributed Rs. 500,000/- each to start it.[5]

History

The trust was founded in 1984 with Rs. 500,000 apiece by two successful businessmen: the Late Graham Layton, an Englishman who become a Pakistani citizen and by the Late Zaka Rahmatulla. Upon his death, Graham Layton left his estate for the benefit of LRBT. LRBT is committed to creating a better Pakistan by preventing the suffering caused by blindness and other eye elements. To this end, it will provide comprehensive state-of-the-art, free eye care in keeping with its tradition of excellence, efficiency and compassion for all.

Major sponsors

Services provided

The following services are provided at their hospitals:[6]

Network

Currently (2010) there are 16 fully equipped hospitals (15 in the rural areas) and 40 primary eye care centres.[7]

Hospitals[8]

References

  1. ↑ LRBT official website
  2. ↑ "PAKISTAN: No specs no school". Reuters. 2009-11-01. Retrieved 28 March 2010.
  3. ↑ LRBT official website
  4. ↑ Graham Layton Trust
  5. ↑ LRBT
  6. ↑ LRBT Official website
  7. ↑ LRBT locations
  8. ↑ LRBT locations
  9. ↑ http://www.lrbt.org.pk/where-are-we/

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