A million thanks!

| By Lorie Gibson, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Communities, Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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When I visited India for the first time last year, I was struck by the sheer number of people who seemed to be everywhere. That’s why it was hard to imagine that there are areas in India where people had trouble accessing eye care. However, often people who need care the most can’t make it… Continue Reading A million thanks!

For health workers, training is a dream come true

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, Kenya, Our Work
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Ophthalmic nurse Carolyn Chenalan Jepkemboi has a smile as bright as the Kenyan sunshine and a personality to match. Carolyn, who works at the eye clinic in the town of Kapsabet, Kenya, cares for patients with eye health issues, and assists with cataract and trachoma operations. “I wanted to be a nurse since primary school.… Continue Reading For health workers, training is a dream come true

5 fun philanthropic holiday gift ideas

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: News, Our Work
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This is one of my favourite times of the year. Lights are going up around my neighbourhood. The first strains of carols are chiming cheerily in stores. And my grandchildren are gearing up in anticipation. It’s also time to think about gifts for the special folks in your life. Our team has put together a… Continue Reading 5 fun philanthropic holiday gift ideas

SEE what a difference glasses can make

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Communities, Eyeglasses, India, Our Work, Prevention
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As a child, I was not happy to learn that I needed glasses. Why? I was worried about looking like a nerd and getting teased at school. My reaction seems to be pretty common here in North America, but in India and Africa, most children welcome eyeglasses as a precious gift. Here’s a great story… Continue Reading SEE what a difference glasses can make

A starfish on the Kenyan plains

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Kenya, Our Work, Prevention
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There’s a famous anecdote about a little girl who walked along a beach after a storm, tossing stranded starfish back into the safety of the ocean. When asked why she bothered when there were thousands of starfish, she replied, “I made a difference to that one.” Last week, I told you about how women and… Continue Reading A starfish on the Kenyan plains