From fearful blindness to joyous sight

Hira smiling now that she can SEE again! Thank you!

Hira is 74 years old and lives in an ancient village in central Nepal with her husband and her son and his family. The whole family depends on Hira’s son, who works as a labourer to make enough for them to get by. To help out, Hira gardens and sews clothing for the family, while… Continue reading From fearful blindness to joyous sight

Taking Time to Appreciate the View

James is so happy now that his sight has been restored – and it’s all because of donors like you!

“I couldn’t work or even tell people apart unless I recognized their voices, and my wife Pauline had to lead me around our home,” says James, a 70-year-old farmer from Kenya. James suffered from bilateral cataracts and desperately needed surgery. To get treatment, he’d need to save enough money to cover a trip to Nairobi,… Continue reading Taking Time to Appreciate the View

World Sight Day? How about World Sight Week!

The World Sight Day Rally conducted by Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital Trust in Bhopal, India. The rally helped raise awareness about eye health and was a great time for all who attended!

We celebrated World Sight Day on October 11, but for our hospital partners, one day wasn’t enough! They needed a whole week to celebrate their achievements. They were also celebrating you, because without your generous support, none of this would have been possible! Across India and Nepal, 15 partner hospitals marked their achievements in the… Continue reading World Sight Day? How about World Sight Week!

We’re one of the Top 10 Impact Charities of 2018!

When an objective third party tells you that you’re making an IMPACT in this world with the highest integrity and transparency, you shout it from the rooftops and thank the donors, supporters, partner hospitals, community health workers, volunteers and staff who are making it possible! We’re thrilled to have been named one of the Top… Continue reading We’re one of the Top 10 Impact Charities of 2018!