A smooth transition from homemaker to leader

Winning an election anywhere in the world can involve a lot of strength, money and power. This is even more pronounced in India’s state of West Bengal, where politics can be very volatile. But in a small village in West Bengal along the border between India and Bangladesh, a young woman named Rama Sarkar has… Continue reading A smooth transition from homemaker to leader

‘The difference between a life of poverty and a life of promise’

For Operation Eyesight to be around for 50 years, it means our donors must appreciate the work that we do. As such, when we receive letters from all levels of Canadian government, it means that those kind words are shared with our donors, whose generosity makes our work possible. Here are a few excerpts from… Continue reading ‘The difference between a life of poverty and a life of promise’

Celebrating the spirit of philanthropy

As executive director of Operation Eyesight, I felt very privileged to be a part of Calgary’s celebration of National Philanthropy Day on November 15. Not only was I able to see our “founding family,” the Jenkyns family, honoured as the Outstanding Philanthropic Family by the Calgary chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, but I… Continue reading Celebrating the spirit of philanthropy