Give new life with the Gift of Sight!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Communities, Donors, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Other, Our Work
Maasai Mara, Kenya
It’s been a long winter for most Canadians – and it still is for many of us, despite the calendar telling us it’s spring. Fortunately, we know that REAL spring will sweep in eventually! Spring is a time of rebirth, and for the people we help in Africa and south Asia, being given the Gift… Continue Reading Give new life with the Gift of Sight!

A life threatened by trachoma was saved, thanks to your support!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Clean Water, Communities, Community Health Worker, Eye Surgery, Hospitals, Kenya, Other, Our Work, Prevention
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Kenyan mother and daughter
Nadupoi is the second eldest daughter in her family, and she has four siblings. She lives with her family in a small village in Narok County, Kenya. Her parents make a living as cattle farmers. Nadupoi’s right eye wouldn’t stop tearing up. It was like she was crying all the time, even though she wasn’t.… Continue Reading A life threatened by trachoma was saved, thanks to your support!

Restored eyesight builds hope for a brick-maker!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eye Surgery, Kenya, Other, Our Work
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Special thanks to Ronald Kefa, our project officer in Kenya, for writing this beautiful story of hope restored! James was 51 years old when he went blind. He had lived unable to see out of his left eye for years, and one morning he woke up unable to see out of his right eye, either.… Continue Reading Restored eyesight builds hope for a brick-maker!

Not sure what to get your loved ones for their birthdays this year? Worry no more!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Donors, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Other, Our Work
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It’s the start of a new year, and for many of us, that means making resolutions like going to the gym, developing a new hobby, learning a new language, or finding meaningful birthday gifts for all the people you care about. We know how stressful it can be to not only keep track of everyone’s… Continue Reading Not sure what to get your loved ones for their birthdays this year? Worry no more!

The effects of your generosity goes on – long after our work is done!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eyeglasses, Ghana, Hospitals, Kenya, Other, Our Work, Prevention
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We’re happy to say that we’ve been fighting avoidable blindness and restoring sight for 55 years now, with the help of donors like you – and one of our most rewarding and important goals is helping our partner hospitals, government departments and communities achieve sustainable practices. This means that after our work in a region… Continue Reading The effects of your generosity goes on – long after our work is done!