Thousands in Nepal can see, thanks to people like you!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Hospitals, Nepal, Other, Our Work
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Last week we highlighted our work in India. This week, we’re excited to tell you about the great work our donors made possible in Nepal last year. For more highlights, you can read our newly-released Report to Donors 2016. And be sure to check back here for updates on Ghana, Kenya and Zambia in the coming weeks. Building… Continue Reading Thousands in Nepal can see, thanks to people like you!

India: 2016 Highlights

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eye Surgery, Hospitals, India, Other, Our Work
Atul grateful
Thanks to our generous donors, we’re making long-term, sustainable differences in the countries where we work. We recently published our 2016 Report to Donors, and we’re very excited to tell you about the incredible work our donors helped make possible last year. This week, we’ll highlight our work in India. Stay tuned for more updates… Continue Reading India: 2016 Highlights

Warmest thanks to you from ‘The Smiling Granny’!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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Namey. The smilin granny!
This bright smile belongs to Namey, who lives in a small village in Arunachal, India. Namey is 91 years old, and very popular with the children of her tribe, who affectionately call her “The Smiling Granny.” But Namey’s face wasn’t always so happy. Over the past few years, her vision slowly became worse and worse,… Continue Reading Warmest thanks to you from ‘The Smiling Granny’!

Clearing the clouds in his eyes

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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Ram can see
Ram is a 65-year-old farmer from a very remote village called Fathua in India. He provides for his daughter and three sons with his farming. Life for Ram’s family wasn’t easy. He came from generations of family members who never had a formal education. Farming was the best way for them to put bread on… Continue Reading Clearing the clouds in his eyes

Restored eyesight and a brand-new life

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eye Surgery, Nepal, Our Work
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Sita
Sita is an 82-year-old woman who lives in Bungamati, Nepal. Sadly, her husband passed away some years ago, so she’s been living with her step son and his family ever since. She helps her daughter-in-law take care of the household. However, over the years Sita discovered that her everyday activities were becoming more difficult to… Continue Reading Restored eyesight and a brand-new life