Trachoma is a blinding eye disease that is prevalent in Kenya’s Narok District. Caused by bacterial infection, it spreads easily through contact with eye discharge from infected people on hands, towels and clothing, and also through direct transmission by flies. But trachoma can be prevented with proper sanitation – and Sarah Kiruri, a teacher at… Continue reading Teacher is “mother of cleanliness” to her students
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Thanks to you, Murray Soupcoff
Operation Eyesight is very lucky to have dedicated donors who are preventing avoidable blindness. But we also couldn’t do our work without the help of those who donate their time! Although the days of Operation Eyesight being an all-volunteer organization are long past, we always appreciate those who want to help out, which is why… Continue reading Thanks to you, Murray Soupcoff
Q&A with Rob Ohlson, Board Chair
In June 2014, Rob Ohlson was announced as new Chair of the Operation Eyesight Canada Board of Directors. We are delighted to have Rob, our former Vice Chair, lead our volunteer directors as they provide strategic direction to assist us in fulfilling our mission to eliminate avoidable blindness. We checked in with Rob to get… Continue reading Q&A with Rob Ohlson, Board Chair
Helping children succeed this fall
It’s back-to-school time here in Canada. Parents are running around this week, stocking up on supplies and picking out new outfits for their children to wear this fall. We all want to send our kids back to school feeling good about themselves; we want to do everything in our power to help them succeed, both… Continue reading Helping children succeed this fall
