Eyeglasses bring hope and better grades to Fassikaw  

Before receiving glasses, Fassikaw had to hold his book just inches from his face to read.

An eight-year-old second-grade student in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, regained clear vision thanks to free eyeglasses from Operation Eyesight’s School Eye Health Program.

Volunteer brings borehole back to life

Water is flowing once again at this borehole in Chisamba Village, Zambia. For months, the water point – originally drilled by another organization – was out of service. But thanks to the efforts of William, a 28-year-old Area Pump Minder, it’s working again. Area Pump Minders are volunteers who are trained to repair boreholes in… Continue reading Volunteer brings borehole back to life

World Sight Day 2024: A Focus on Child Eye Health

For millions of children worldwide, vision loss and blindness create barriers for learning, growth and opportunities — that’s why child eye health is a focus this World Sight Day. For 17-year-old Jennifer from Ghana, blurred vision made it difficult to keep up in class — until a simple pair of eyeglasses changed her life.  “I… Continue reading World Sight Day 2024: A Focus on Child Eye Health