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?

A caring dad can be a child’s best friend

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Hospitals, Kenya, Our Work
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Along with people in about 75 other countries around the world, Canadians celebrate Father’s Day in June. It’s an opportunity to honour the man who likely is – or was – a huge influence on your life. I wish everyone could have a supportive and caring father like mine. My dad gave the biggest and… Continue Reading A caring dad can be a child’s best friend

Mobilization! The war against trachoma (Part 2 of 2)

| By Lorie Gibson, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Kenya, Our Work
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How is Operation Eyesight combating blinding trachoma in Kenya? Dr. Steve Mukiri, an ophthalmologist at the Narok District Hospital, reports on the local war against trachoma. (Read Part 1.) Before any Mass Drug Administration (MDA) exercise can kick off, our teams conduct intensive planning, lobbying and resource mobilization. The International Trachoma Initiative (ITI) requisitions in… Continue Reading Mobilization! The war against trachoma (Part 2 of 2)

Mobilization! The war against trachoma (Part 1 of 2)

| By Lorie Gibson, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Our Work, Prevention
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This week, we present the first of a two-part story about the ongoing battle against blinding trachoma, a terrible infectious disease that is one of the leading causes of avoidable blindness globally. The World Health Organization, together with partners like Operation Eyesight and local Ministries of Health, has invested huge resources into eliminating trachoma by… Continue Reading Mobilization! The war against trachoma (Part 1 of 2)

‘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!