Westcombe Foundation honoured by Jain Social Group Nairobi

Vraj Pankhania and the Westcombe Foundation were immensely proud to have been honoured at the Jain Social Group Nairobi (JSGN) appreciation evening earlier this year. Vraj accepted an award on behalf of the Westcombe Foundation for its charitable endeavours across Kenya. In particular, The Foundation’s funding of The Lions Sight First Eye Hospital, which completed 250 cataract surgeries – bring the gift of sight to people in impoverished communities.

Speaking after the event, Vraj described the pride he felt when receiving the award, but emphasised the greatest fulfilment came from seeing the tangible impact that the Westcombe Foundation’s projects have on those who are most vulnerable.

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