Give the gift that gives twice

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eyeglasses, Kenya, Uncategorized
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Isn’t it great to be around children as the holiday season approaches? I just love watching my grandkids’ eyes light up as they make their lists (and check them more than twice!), dreaming of brightly decorated trees and candy canes. Their excitement is contagious! But I know there are countless children who don’t wish for… Continue Reading Give the gift that gives twice

Education, surgery – and your help! – can change a life

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, Kenya
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Sote Cheruiyot is a 68-year-old subsistence farmer who lives with her husband in Kenya. They’ve lived in the village of Kapsengwet for over 30 years, growing crops and raising livestock. Over the past few years, Sote noticed progressive vision loss in both eyes. She could no longer help her husband on the farm. Soon, they… Continue Reading Education, surgery – and your help! – can change a life

Get ready for GivingTuesday 2015!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Kenya, Prevention
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GivingTuesday 2015 is one month away! You’ve probably heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two days that kick off the holiday shopping season. Well, on Tuesday, December 1, people in Canada and across the globe will kick off the holiday giving season with GivingTuesday. It’s a special day dedicated to giving back around the world, and… Continue Reading Get ready for GivingTuesday 2015!

Finding joy in the happiness of others

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Kenya
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Last summer, Operation Eyesight participated in Calgary’s “All Charity Festival.” That’s where we met our friend Ruby Anyumba and were once again reminded how small the world really is. You see, Ruby is originally from Kenya, and she had heard of Operation Eyesight before she arrived in Canada! In fact, her aunt, Juliana Otieno (or… Continue Reading Finding joy in the happiness of others

Our goal in Kenya: no more trachoma

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Clean Water, Kenya, Our Work, Prevention
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When Operation Eyesight drilled our first well in Kenya in 2007, we were following the World Health Organization-endorsed SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Face-washing, Environmental change) strategy to eliminate painful, blinding trachoma. Thanks to our amazing donors, we’ve made great progress on that goal, so much that we’re now part of a plan to completely eradicate trachoma… Continue Reading Our goal in Kenya: no more trachoma