The ICU2 Camp

The ICU2 Camp, an initiative by the ICU2 Foundation founded by Mr. Christopher Hunter was undertaken by students of IBDP Year 11 from 27-30 March 2023. DAIS students partnered with the students of St. Matthew's School and conducted free eye checkups for adults and children. They raised awareness on the importance of healthy vision and reduced the economic barrier between underprivileged Malwani community in Malad by aiding their access to healthcare. Students helped perform a variety of tests: measured the patients' height and weight, initiated vision screenings using standard Snellen charts, inspected the eyes for specific vision problems and checked for refraction errors. Corrective spectacles were handed to patients in need. Prior to the camp, the students underwent several informative and training sessions in the CPA that were conducted by optometry students from the Lotus College of Optometry and Eye Hospital. This camp enabled students to engage in fruitful collaboration and connection with their community and empathize with individuals regardless of the differences in their backgrounds, thus enabling them to be caring and responsible learners.