Tag: children

Siblings’ cataracts diagnosed, thanks to school screening

Caption: Cataracts had robbed 14-year-old Isaac and his five-year-old sister Grace from Ghana of their ability to help their mom at home and play outside with friends. Thanks to school eye health programs, they were referred for sight-restoring surgery, which they received free of charge. Their mother, Samanta, says she is thrilled with her children’s progress. https://operationeyesight.com/blog/2024/03/siblings-cataracts-diagnosed-thanks-to-school-screening/

The oldest of four kids, 14-year-old Isaac is his mother’s biggest helper – assisting with chores like cleaning, sweeping and looking after his younger siblings. But a few years back, Isaac started having problems finding things around the house. One day, his mom, Samanta, sent him outside to sweep the compound, but he came back… Continue reading Siblings’ cataracts diagnosed, thanks to school screening

For this little boy, miracles do happen

Anil, an eight-month-old toddler, is the youngest among the three children of Ravi and Laxmi. Hailing from a very poor socio-economic background, they live in a small room in Ravi’s sister’s house in a remote village in the state of Telangana, India. Ravi makes his living by selling old clothes on the roadside in the… Continue reading For this little boy, miracles do happen

A ‘little anchor’ named Smiley

Kashinath, recently appointed as our Senior Director of International Programs, was told this heartwarming story by Dr. Santosh Moses, Country Manager, India. Never did Bonny Gideon and his wife Nagamani imagine that their future would be dependent upon the tiny hands that they held to teach baby steps. The couple live in the village of Pangidigudem,… Continue reading A ‘little anchor’ named Smiley

A caring dad can be a child’s best friend

Along with people in about 75 other countries around the world, Canadians celebrate Father’s Day in June. It’s an opportunity to honour the man who likely is – or was – a huge influence on your life. I wish everyone could have a supportive and caring father like mine. My dad gave the biggest and… Continue reading A caring dad can be a child’s best friend