June is Cataract Awareness Month – Em’s Story

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Communities, Community Health Worker, Eye Surgery, Nepal, Other, Our Work
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Em and her daughter in Nepal
Cataract: a clouding of the lens of the eye. In developing countries, a cataract can rob someone not only of their sight, but their livelihood and hope as well. Em was suffering from depression after her husband passed away. She was heartbroken, and nothing felt right. She was lonely, as most of her children had… Continue Reading June is Cataract Awareness Month – Em’s Story

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!

A man’s sight has been restored and the cows have come back home!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Communities, Community Health Worker, Eye Surgery, India, Other, Our Work
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Standsingh is an 82-year-old man who lives in the state of Meghalaya in India. It’s a hilly region, surrounded by mountains and rocky cliffs. He was born and raised in a small village, where he lives with his children and grandchildren in a sturdy little house made of timber and brick. Sadly, Standsingh’s wife passed away eight… Continue Reading A man’s sight has been restored and the cows have come back home!

He once was blind, but now he sews!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Donors, Eye Surgery, Kenya, Our Work
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As a tailor, sharp eyesight is a must. How else could you follow a pattern, thread a needle or stitch a straight line? But what if your eyes started to fail you? That’s what happened to a tailor named Thomas, who lives in Kapsumai village in Kenya.  He’s proud of his successful tailoring business, which… Continue Reading He once was blind, but now he sews!

Thousands in Nepal can see, thanks to people like you!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Hospitals, Nepal, Other, Our Work
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Last week we highlighted our work in India. This week, we’re excited to tell you about the great work our donors made possible in Nepal last year. For more highlights, you can read our newly-released Report to Donors 2016. And be sure to check back here for updates on Ghana, Kenya and Zambia in the coming weeks. Building… Continue Reading Thousands in Nepal can see, thanks to people like you!