A view for a view: eyes opened, lives changed

Light for the world

TL;DR
We turned video views into life-changing surgeries, raising €91,000 to restore sight for 1,753 people.

In short

Every year, millions of people in developing countries live with unnecessary blindness. A condition that can often be cured with a simple €52 surgery. Light for the World came to Supermachine for a campaign to shine a light on this issue and raise funds to change lives. A View for a View was born: a powerful idea where every view, share, and donation helped restore sight for someone in need.

The challenge

In a world flooded with viral videos, how do you create one that truly makes a difference? Many people think watching or sharing content alone doesn’t help, but we flipped the script, making a video that truly delivered on the promise of saving lives.

The insight

When you see, you care. By showing the life-changing moment of a young girl seeing her mother for the first time, we created an emotional connection that compelled viewers to act.

The outcome

Through our campaign, Supermachine helped Light for the World raise €91,144.90. Enough to fund sight-restoring surgeries for 1,753 people. The video’s message spread far and wide, proving that every view could make a difference.

In numbers

€91,144.90
raised
1,753
lives transformed
Only €52
per surgery

In detail

Walakifina, a young girl born blind in Tanzania, was the heart of this campaign. Without help, she faced a future of being disowned by her family and living on the streets. But thanks to a simple operation funded by Light for the World, she regained her sight, her family, and her chance at a future.

Supermachine brought this story to life, capturing the emotional moments before, during, and after her surgery. The highlight? The beautiful moment when Walakifina saw her mother for the very first time.

The video didn’t just ask for donations, it turned every view into impact. A group of major sponsors pledged to donate a set amount for each view the video received, meaning that simply watching and sharing the story helped fund life-changing surgeries. Alongside direct donations from viewers, this approach made every interaction count.

The storytelling was raw and honest, balancing the gravity of the problem with the hope of a solution. By pairing impactful visuals with a simple call to action, we inspired people to turn their views into life-saving surgeries.

Ready to create campaigns that truly make a difference? Let’s talk: hello@supermachine.be

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