Together we’ll wash away blindness in Zambia!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Clean Water, Communities, Eye Surgery, Our Work, Prevention, Zambia
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Last year you supported our Washing Away Blindness Campaign, and we can’t thank you enough! This post is to tell you about how your donations are being put to work to bring clean water to Zambia! Clean water is essential for general health, eye health included. Without readily-available clean water, people can’t wash or sanitize,… Continue Reading Together we’ll wash away blindness in Zambia!

2016 was an incredible year in Zambia – Thanks to you!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Clean Water, Communities, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Hospitals, Our Work, Prevention, Zambia
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Last time we posted an impact report, we highlighted all the amazing work made possible in Kenya by supporters like you. This week is the last in our 2016 impact highlight series. We’re excited to have our last post about all the incredible work in Zambia made possible by generous people like you! For more… Continue Reading 2016 was an incredible year in Zambia – Thanks to you!

Mission impossible: Alair’s journey from blindness to sight

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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For many years, Alair and his wife lived happily together, earning a living to support themselves. Alair, age 70, is a religious leader in his Indian community who helps his fellow villagers through his religious teachings. His wife is a cook at a nearby tea factory. As Alair got older, he started to experience trouble… Continue Reading Mission impossible: Alair’s journey from blindness to sight

2016 Highlights from Kenya: Tremendous impact was made thanks to people like you!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eyeglasses, Kenya, Our Work, Prevention
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A couple weeks ago you may recall we highlighted the impact made possible by people like you in Ghana, where now thousands of people have been given the gift of sight. This week, we want to highlight all the amazing work we were able to achieve in Kenya, again thanks to generous supporters like you!… Continue Reading 2016 Highlights from Kenya: Tremendous impact was made thanks to people like you!

Distinguishing sugar from salt: A mother’s smile is returned with the gift of sight!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Communities, India, Other, Our Work
Usha is a 45-year-old woman who lives in the state of Bihar, India. Unfortunately, Usha was widowed at a young age when her husband died suddenly. She now lives with her two sons and daughter, and she’s worked tirelessly to sustain her family on her own. As a single mother, Usha felt very alone. She… Continue Reading Distinguishing sugar from salt: A mother’s smile is returned with the gift of sight!