Mothers make a difference in the world

Categories: News, Our Work
In the course of our work in Africa and India, we see a lot of mothers. They may have different appearances, household incomes, occupations or roles in the community. They may be first time parents, mothers of five scraping by with limited resources, or grandmothers barely recognizing their grandchildren because of their cataracts. The only… Continue Reading Mothers make a difference in the world

Companies have a role to play in social investment

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On March 7, I spoke to business leaders and members of the international eye care community at the launch of Operation Eyesight UK in London. We made some important connections, and the trustees of the UK board are off to a great start. We certainly want people in the UK to know that Operation Eyesight… Continue Reading Companies have a role to play in social investment

Canada to England to Iceland: worth the adventure

Categories: News, Our Work
Q: What does it take to launch a new organization? A: A blizzard, a malfunctioning airplane, multiple cancellations and a surprise visit to Iceland. You’ve heard the expression “no pain, no gain?” Well, getting the guest speaker from Calgary to London for the launch of Operation Eyesight UK last week was no easy task, but… Continue Reading Canada to England to Iceland: worth the adventure

We appreciate your eyes on our blog

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This is just a note to say thank you for reading Grey Mist Lifting this past year. We’ve enjoyed writing it and we hope you’ve enjoyed reading each post. There’s a lot more where that came from — great stories and terrific photos describing people whose lives have been changed. So stay with us and… Continue Reading We appreciate your eyes on our blog