Life takes a turn for the better!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, Zambia
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University Teaching Hospital’s recently-refurbished ophthalmic centre has seen many success stories since Operation Eyesight and the Zambian government opened the facility in Lusaka, Zambia in 2012. One of the most recent happy stories I’d like to share with you is that of Davison Mwanamwale. Davison is a retired 75-year old who has lived in Lusaka for… Continue Reading Life takes a turn for the better!

Thanks to you, Deborah Cullen

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors, Zambia
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Deborah Cullen says she felt disorientated when she returned home to Calgary, AB after a trip to Africa. “Africa is very humbling. It gets you,” she says. “There’s such culture shock when you come back to our land of plenty. We have so much; we’re so safe here. We turn on our taps and the… Continue Reading Thanks to you, Deborah Cullen

Through flood or drought, water unites the human race

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Clean Water, Zambia
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Calgary (where our organization is headquartered) and much of southern Alberta was devastated with a record-shattering flood last week. We received more than a month’s worth of rain in a day; and that, combined with melting snow in the nearby Rocky Mountains, created havoc. While fortunately few lives were lost, the staggering losses of property,… Continue Reading Through flood or drought, water unites the human race

What does ‘sheer enthusiasm’ look like?

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Clean Water, Our Work, Zambia
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Rob Ohlson, president of Calgary’s Maillot Custom Homes, has seen first-hand the devastation caused by avoidable blindness in India and Africa. Families facing poverty and starvation because a blind parent can’t work, children with no chance of education because they can’t see, and elderly people begging in the streets are all realities in too many… Continue Reading What does ‘sheer enthusiasm’ look like?

‘Well Champions’ program hits a gusher!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Clean Water, Kenya, Our Work, Zambia
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With World Water Day taking place today, I’d like to share our excitement about an important water program sponsored by Operation Eyesight Canada’s board members. Not only do our Canada Board chair Dan Parlow and vice-chair Rob Ohlson bring significant expertise, energy and commitment to their roles, they have created an exciting new financial initiative… Continue Reading ‘Well Champions’ program hits a gusher!