Flagship program recognized as best practice

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
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Operation Eyesight has been part of many dramatic changes in India since we started working in the country in 1963. Over the past decade, in particular, India has experienced strong economic growth, and has become a force in the global economy. Yet despite a remarkable increase in wealthy individuals, life for the vast majority of… Continue Reading Flagship program recognized as best practice

It started on a honeymoon…

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, India
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After working in India for over 50 years, we have some great stories to share. For instance, our 10-millionth eye treatment was performed in 1987 on 12-year-old Satish Kumar for an infected gland in his upper eyelid. But did you know that Operation Eyesight’s origin in India is also a romantic one? In many ways,… Continue Reading It started on a honeymoon…

Once he struggled in school; now Mahesh has a bright future!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, Eyeglasses, India, Our Work
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When his father was killed in an accident six years ago, Mahesh was only nine years old. Now 15, he lives with his mother Sailu and two younger siblings in Fatehnagar slum in the city of Hyderabad, India. Sailu supports the family as a daily wage labourer, earning around INR 5,000 ($92 CAD) per month.… Continue Reading Once he struggled in school; now Mahesh has a bright future!

Talking with the head of Ghana’s National Eye Care Unit

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, Ghana, Our Work
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Recently, I spoke with Dr. Oscar Debrah, head of the Eye Care Unit at Ghana Health Service. Operation Eyesight is working to eliminate avoidable blindness in Ghana through the Seeing is Believing program, a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank. As we are working with Dr. Debrah to implement this program, I questioned him on the… Continue Reading Talking with the head of Ghana’s National Eye Care Unit

Vitamin A: A precious commodity

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, India, Our Work
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Remember taking Flintstones Complete vitamins as a kid? And I’m sure you’ve seen those princess and superhero vitamin gummies you can buy for children nowadays. We Canadians have convenient access to inexpensive multivitamins; it can be easy to take those gummies or capsules we give our kids every morning for granted. As parents, we understand… Continue Reading Vitamin A: A precious commodity