Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust

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Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust
AbbreviationLRBT
Formation1984;38 years ago (1984)
Founder
Type Not for Profit Organisation
Purpose Health
Headquarters Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Area served
Pakistan
Website lrbt.org.pk

Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust or LRBT is Pakistan's largest non-governmental organisation, working to fight blindness in the country. [1] It is assumed to be not only the largest eye provider in the country but also the largest eye care provider in the world to have treated over 48 million patients in 35 years also crossing daily OPD of over 10,500 (avg daily) patients every single day. [2] Established in 1984, [1] it is based in Karachi with hospitals and primary eye care centres throughout the country.

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Naming

The Trust is named for its two founders: Graham Layton and Zaka Rahmatulla, [3] both whom contributed Rs. 500,000/- each to start it. [1]

History

The trust was founded in 1985 with Rs. 500,000 apiece by Graham Layton, an Englishman who become a Pakistani citizen, and Zaka Rahmatulla. Upon his death, Layton left his estate for the benefit of LRBT.

Major sponsors

Services provided

The following services are provided at their hospitals: [4]

Network

As of 2020, there are 19 fully-equipped hospitals and 58 primary eyecare centers across Pakistan making 77 facilities nationwide. Any Pakistani is just 200 km away from LRBT facility wherever they are in Pakistan. [5]

Hospitals [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Admin, LRBT (May 20, 2014). "LRBT | Free Eye Care for Poor in Pakistan. Support LRBT with Your Donations and Zakat".
  2. ↑ "PAKISTAN: No specs no school". Reuters. November 1, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Home". www.glt.org.uk.
  4. ↑ "LRBT Official website".
  5. ↑ "LRBT locations".
  6. ↑ "LRBT locations".
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