Communities become part of the solution

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, India
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Since we announced our first avoidable blindness-free village in 2014, it’s no secret that Operation Eyesight’s work takes place at the community level. That’s where ending avoidable blindness begins, as part of our approach to provide education about eye health and create lasting eye health care. But as we’ve learned, it isn’t enough to simply… Continue Reading Communities become part of the solution

Global leadership: An interview with Kashinath Bhoosnurmath

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities
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Our Global Director of Programmes, Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, joined Operation Eyesight in 2009. He brought with him a wealth of experience in the field of strategic program development and works with his team in India to develop our programs. Kash, as we know him, agreed to answer some questions about his role, and he had a… Continue Reading Global leadership: An interview with Kashinath Bhoosnurmath

New role for an old friend

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, Our Work
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Previously our Director of African Programs, earlier this year Dr. Boateng Wiafe’s role changed. An ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Bo is now our Director of Quality and Advocacy. He’s been working with Operation Eyesight since 1985, when he was recruited to work in Zambia on the Seventh Day Adventists’ church health… Continue Reading New role for an old friend

Difficult terrain presents barriers to eye health

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities
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High mountains, thick forests and endless savannah. They may sound like settings for the latest Hollywood blockbuster, but in the countries where we work, this sort of terrain can actually stop people from accessing eye care and having their sight restored! Why? The most obvious problem is distance. Many people in India, Ghana, Kenya and… Continue Reading Difficult terrain presents barriers to eye health

Eye surgery restores sight and hope

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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Twenty-eight-year-old Ghousia Khannum lives with her one-year-old son and elderly parents in Padarayanapuram slum in Bangalore, India. She was forced to move back in with her parents after her husband of 12 years divorced her, saying he couldn’t take care of someone who had vision problems and wore eyeglasses. Unable to work herself because of… Continue Reading Eye surgery restores sight and hope