“An inspiring father is one who puts his family first”

What do you think makes an inspirational father?

“Be true, honest and loving. When a father respects his family, he inspires respect and makes children of character and personality.”

What would you say is the best thing about being a father?

“Being a father is an honour. Being able to accompany, assist, help and teach a child on the path they must walk is rewarding.”

How do you balance your work and family life?

“I have three children: one girl and two boys. When I’m away from them because of my job, every day I talk to them by the hour. I set aside the time for them every day. In short, wherever your treasure is, there is your heart.”

What is the most important thing a father can teach his children?

“The most important thing is to teach the truth, educate, teach respect and honesty.”

What do you enjoy doing most with your children?

“I like to travel with them, have lunch or dinner together and tell anecdotes.”

Can you tell us about the project you work on?

“The eye health project I work on has been going for more than 10 years restoring sight for people in need, supporting infrastructures as well as the development of human resources. Currently, eye health services are located all over the province. Thanks to this project, we are increasingly controlling the dynamics of services and are committed to providing services to people with disabilities as well as women, who rarely benefit from this. We help to equip health facilities with ophthalmic services, and we have community health workers trained to help deliver eye health services.”

How would you describe the impact that it has on people’s lives?

“The important thing is when people see again! They can once again do what they used to do; they no longer depend on anyone. They can easily go to school and work. They are no longer discriminated against in the community because of the disability.”

Do you have a message for players of People’s Postcode Lottery?

“I thank the players for the support they have given to the project to help us achieve our objectives and carry out eye health activities. This support has really helped our beneficiaries.”