Gaddam Naresh was devastated. The 28-year-old resident of Hyderabadâs Fatehnagar slum had just learned that his marriage proposal had been rejected because of his poor vision. His sweetheartâs family didnât think he could provide for her. And he couldnât really argue with them. Gaddamâs income from driving an auto rickshaw had dropped dramatically since heâd… Continue reading Sight and love in an Indian slum
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Gates Foundation reinforces importance of evaluation
When one of the worldâs most active and generous philanthropists stresses the importance of evaluation, people sit up and pay attention. Earlier this week on the Gates Foundation website, Bill Gates focussed his 2013 annual letter on âMeasuring Progress.â He wrote, “In the past year, I have been struck by how important measurement is to… Continue reading Gates Foundation reinforces importance of evaluation
A second look at life
For a senior citizen, developing cataracts must be a shock, especially after a lifetime of relatively good vision. Think of the things youâd miss if you couldnât see… family and friends, pets, reading, cooking, the beauties of nature and the bright blue sky. Now, imagine you live in India or Africa, where many families are… Continue reading A second look at life
âAsante Sana!â
Living in remote and rural areas can isolate some elderly Africans, leaving them vulnerable to health issues. When a caring relative can help them get to medical care, it can make a world of difference in their lives. I met Simon Metei and his 89-year old father, Chebochok, in the town of Eldoret, Kenya. Simon… Continue reading âAsante Sana!â
