On Saturday, May 16, a powerful story of service and transformation will come to life in Middletown. Titled “Seeing is Believing,” this special event invites the community to witness firsthand the impact of a mission that has restored not only sight, but dignity, confidence and hope to thousands.
Hosted by Artists for World Peace (AFWP), alongside its dedicated medical travel team and the Padre Pio Foundation of America, the gathering will highlight the remarkable work of the AFWP NATIVE EYES Clinics, a collaborative outreach that has been changing lives since 2016.
Over the past decade, these clinics have provided free eye care to 9,394 tribal and community members in Tanzania, Connecticut and South Dakota. For many, this care has meant the difference between isolation and opportunity, between struggling in the shadows and stepping forward into a clearer, brighter future.
Guests will hear moving stories from members of the medical travel team, view footage from past clinics and learn how they can help bring life-changing care and hope to children and families in underserved Native communities.
Light refreshments will be served, and a small section of the AFWP Peace Wall will be available for viewing and purchase.
Seeing is Believing
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church
310 Westfield St, Middletown, CT 06457
Where: Ground Floor, accessible through the lower parking lot
Cost: Free and open to the public
Please RSVP before May 11, 2026.
As AFWP celebrates 10 years of the NATIVE EYES Clinics in America, this event stands as a testament to what is possible when compassion meets action. In a world often marked by division, “Seeing is Believing” offers a simple yet profound reminder: sometimes, the clearest vision begins with the willingness to serve.