Fifteen-year-old Pushpita lives with her family just outside of Shivrampur, Namkhana in West Bengal, India. She has big dreams and knows that a good education will help make them come true, so she gives everything she’s got to succeed in her Grade 9 studies. But Pushpita’s ambitions are overshadowed with worry when she arrives at… Continue reading The Gift of Sight changes the trajectory
Author: Robyn Wilson
With sight restored, Anastasia reclaims her independence
The holidays are a time for kindness, compassion and generosity, shared among family and friends – even strangers – as the spirit of the season unites us in peace and gratitude. Yet for Anastasia in Ghana, the warmth of the holidays has often been overshadowed by hardship. Her impaired vision left her vulnerable and some… Continue reading With sight restored, Anastasia reclaims her independence
Surgeries and eyeglasses transformed their lives
At Operation Eyesight, we work to prevent blindness and restore sight in 8 countries, including Ghana. Here, we’ve helped more than 1.5 million people experiencing blindness or severe vision loss by partnering with government hospitals and other NGOs. But help is only possible when families are aware of the services available to them… Single mother… Continue reading Surgeries and eyeglasses transformed their lives
Purpose restored with clear visionÂ
Khodeja lives in the small village of Godashimulia, in the Jamalpur district of Bangladesh. She lives with her husband and enjoys her role as a housewife, doing most of the household chores like sewing, cleaning, and taking care of the cows and chickens. But for the last five years, this has become difficult for Khodeja. … Continue reading Purpose restored with clear visionÂ
