Together we’ll wash away blindness in Zambia!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Clean Water, Communities, Eye Surgery, Our Work, Prevention, Zambia
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Last year you supported our Washing Away Blindness Campaign, and we can’t thank you enough! This post is to tell you about how your donations are being put to work to bring clean water to Zambia! Clean water is essential for general health, eye health included. Without readily-available clean water, people can’t wash or sanitize,… Continue Reading Together we’ll wash away blindness in Zambia!

Fresh water can restore girls’ futures!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Clean Water, Communities, Other, Prevention, Zambia
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girl with bucket
What was life like for you when you were a child? If you were like me, you probably went to school, played with friends and spent evenings having dinner with your family and possibly doing homework. Many young girls in rural Zambia are not as fortunate. Every day, these girls have to worry about how… Continue Reading Fresh water can restore girls’ futures!

World Water Day: Washing away blindness in Zambia!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Clean Water
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Tomorrow is World Water Day, and we’re overflowing with reasons to celebrate! Together, we’re saving sight and lives by providing clean water and eye health education to communities in Zambia! Last year, a valued donor and friend to Operation Eyesight initiated a “Washing Away Blindness” campaign to bring fresh, clean water to communities in Zambia.… Continue Reading World Water Day: Washing away blindness in Zambia!

This looks like a job for… “the water people”

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Clean Water, Kenya
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What would you do if the only water tap in your house stopped working? If you knew how to fix it, you’d likely try to repair it yourself. If not, you’d probably call a plumber. But what if you had no knowledge of how to fix the tap yourself and you couldn’t afford the repair… Continue Reading This looks like a job for… “the water people”

‘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!