When my kids were growing up, September always felt like “New Year’s” in our house. There was something about the fall season and the excitement of the new school year that got us back into a routine and setting goals for the coming months. We’d start going to bed earlier, register the kids for extra-curricular… Continue reading Ringing in the new (school) year
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Difficult terrain presents barriers to eye health
High mountains, thick forests and endless savannah. They may sound like settings for the latest Hollywood blockbuster, but in the countries where we work, this sort of terrain can actually stop people from accessing eye care and having their sight restored! Why? The most obvious problem is distance. Many people in India, Ghana, Kenya and… Continue reading Difficult terrain presents barriers to eye health
Going great distances for others
We have an incredible group of supporters. We’re constantly blown away by their commitment to eliminating avoidable blindness and their dedication to make a difference in the lives of others. Some of our supporters are literally going great distances (hundreds of kilometres even!) to raise awareness and funds for Operation Eyesight. Last month, Brad and… Continue reading Going great distances for others
Finding joy in the happiness of others
Last summer, Operation Eyesight participated in Calgary’s “All Charity Festival.” That’s where we met our friend Ruby Anyumba and were once again reminded how small the world really is. You see, Ruby is originally from Kenya, and she had heard of Operation Eyesight before she arrived in Canada! In fact, her aunt, Juliana Otieno (or… Continue reading Finding joy in the happiness of others
