It’s difficult to put into words the look in the eyes of a child, woman or man when they receive the Gift of Sight. We see hope restored in a better future for themselves, their family and their entire community. With access to quality and affordable eye health care, closed doors become opportunities, isolation turns into belonging, and sadness becomes joy.

I consider myself fortunate because I get to meet with such individuals whenever I travel to one of our program countries. Besides hope, I see in their eyes a deep sense of gratitude for our donors and supporters. Together in 2023, we impacted the lives of more individuals, families and communities than ever before. It was a year of growth for Operation Eyesight and the communities we work alongside, as we launched new community projects, expanded infrastructure and facilities, trained more teams on the ground, and declared entire communities free of avoidable vision loss.

It was also a milestone year, as we celebrated our 60th anniversary. I invite you to watch our video, which showcases the impact we have had together over the past six decades. As we reflected on our past and the impact we have had together, it was also a time to chart the path ahead. With the development and approval of our 2024-28 Global Strategy, we are evolving, growing, and continuing to lead the global eye health sector.

2024 promises to be a year of continued growth for Operation Eyesight, as we scale up our interventions while adopting innovative eye health solutions. We will create new partnerships and strengthen existing ones. Our global community will also drive awareness and support for our mission across our countries of operation worldwide. It’s the generosity, commitment, and passion of our donors and partners that make all this possible. For this, I offer my heartfelt thanks on behalf of our global community.

Together, we are transforming lives – For All The World To See!

With gratitude,