Colin Zak, Author at Operation Eyesight

Like mother, like daughter

For Helen Young, generosity runs in the family. Her mom Betty was passionate about donating eyeglasses. Today, Helen continues to support Operation Eyesight as an annual donor. “I remember my mother used to donate her old glasses to Operation Eyesight. She knew that within a few months her gift would have an immediate impact in… Continue reading Like mother, like daughter

A family culture… in service to others

In 2023, we celebrate 60 years of partnering with communities to deliver the life-changing Gift of Sight. Today, the entire Jenkyns family – including Linda and Jim Jenkyns, pictured here – is continuing the legacy of Art Jenkyns. Art founded Operation Eyesight in 1963, when he began fundraising to provide cataract surgeries for patients and families in India.

For the Jenkyns family, supporting Operation Eyesight has become a family tradition. “For two decades, our entire family has come together each year for a shinny hockey game and fundraiser dinner,” says Linda Jenkyns, daughter of our founder Art Jenkyns. “It’s great to see the little ones growing up and becoming part of it.” Three… Continue reading A family culture… in service to others

Taking our corporate partnership to the next level

Anyone who has ever experienced vision loss can appreciate the difference quality eye care makes. For a parent, it means the chance to provide for their family. For a child, it’s the chance to learn and thrive at school. For a senior, it means independence. That’s why Vision Group has chosen to partner with Operation… Continue reading Taking our corporate partnership to the next level

Fresh water, fresh starts

Thanks to our donors and our local partners, the village of Lukanda B now has access to fresh, clean water. For children, especially girls, this means the opportunity to attend and excel in school, rather than hauling water for their families long distances. Proper hygiene also prevents the spread of blinding trachoma.

For the community of Lukanda B in central Zambia, the rehabilitation of the local water borehole has brought new life to the village. It is one of 38 boreholes in Kapiri Mposhi District that Operation Eyesight repaired in 2022, thanks to a team of pump minders we have trained in the area. Locally available, safe… Continue reading Fresh water, fresh starts