Calgary, November 9, 2023 – Charity Intelligence Canada has named Operation Eyesight one of the Top 10 Impact Charities for the sixth consecutive year, and one of the Top 10 International Impact Charities for the fourth year in a row.
Of the 850 charities reviewed in 2023, Operation Eyesight was among the top performers when it comes to positive change created by every dollar received through donations.
“Over the past 60 years, we have brought the Gift of Sight to millions of people globally,” says Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, President and CEO of Operation Eyesight. “Eye health is related to so many aspects of a person’s life. The Gift of Sight is the gift of an education, the gift of employment, the gift of independence and so much more. Thanks to our global community – comprised of donors, local partners, staff and volunteers – healthy vision is leading to opportunities for people to build brighter futures for themselves, their families and their communities.”
Operation Eyesight, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, partners with local governments and hospitals to create local eye health solutions that address the root causes of vision loss, including lack of access to fresh water, gender inequality, and inadequate education and access to health services. By leveraging the unique strengths of communities, the organization helps to ensure its impact is felt long after it leaves a community.
Across the globe, more than one billion people are living with vision loss, of which 90 percent is preventable or treatable. In many cases, a simple eye exam and a pair of prescription eyeglasses are all that is needed to restore someone’s sight. Through community outreach and public health education, Operation Eyesight encourages people to seek health care, including eye care, when they need it.
Operation Eyesight is a Calgary-based charity that currently works in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia, with work underway to expand programs into Sri Lanka.
Each year, Charity Intelligence evaluates charities based on donor reporting, financial transparency, funding need, cents that go to the cause and demonstrated impact.
To learn more, visit charityintelligence.ca/charity-profiles/top-10-impact-charities or operationeyesight.com.
For more information or to arrange an interview, contact:
Colin Zak
Communications Specialist
Operation Eyesight Universal
Phone: +1 403-471-0722
zakc[at]operationeyesight.com
About Operation Eyesight
Operation Eyesight is a Canada-based international development organization working to prevent blindness and restore sight. In 2023, Operation Eyesight celebrates 60 years of collaborating with local hospitals and government partners to prevent blindness and restore sight. Operation Eyesight invests in sustainable treatment, prevention and community development activities to address specific eye health problems as well as the root causes of avoidable blindness. To learn more or make a donation, visit operationeyesight.com | X/Instagram @OpEyesight | Facebook/LinkedIn @OperationEyesightUniversal
