Last week was a really good week for Operation Eyesight. We released our 2010 Report to Donors and shared the impact of the past year with our guests at Operation Eyesight’s 48th Annual General Meeting. This year, we found it particularly inspirational to look back at a highly successful year, and also to look forward… Continue reading We ♥ our donors!
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What’s the difference between aid and development?
This week, we were fortunate to have with us in Calgary one of Africa’s most influential leaders in the fight against avoidable blindness. Daniel Etya’ale, MD, is executive director of the African region of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. As such, he is at the leading force for the development of eye… Continue reading What’s the difference between aid and development?
Volunteer energy is essential: a highlight on Raju’s story
Although a relatively small organization in terms of employees, Operation Eyesight has created a big impact. That’s because Operation Eyesight is, in fact, a community of support – people from all over the world and different walks of life all focused on providing “the best for the poorest.” Among these dedicated people are volunteers who… Continue reading Volunteer energy is essential: a highlight on Raju’s story
What about eye glasses? Part 2
In Part 1 on May 20, I wrote about the nature of low vision and the fact that millions of people suffer needlessly because they lack eyeglasses. Used glasses are not a reasonable solution to this ongoing issue, because they are often fitted to the “closest match” in one eye instead of the proper prescription… Continue reading What about eye glasses? Part 2
