Purpose restored with clear visionĀ 

Khodeja lives in the small village of Godashimulia, in the Jamalpur district of Bangladesh. She lives with her husband and enjoys her role as a housewife, doing most of the household chores like sewing, cleaning, and taking care of the cows and chickens. But for the last five years, this has become difficult for Khodeja. … Continue reading Purpose restored with clear visionĀ 

The Gift of Sight is the gift of a promising future

It’s the time of year when many of us reflect on the last year and look ahead as we enter the season of hope and aspirations.  Yet for some people in our communities of work, it’s difficult to be optimistic about what’s to come. Samad is a 10-year-old boy who lives in a small village… Continue reading The Gift of Sight is the gift of a promising future

A father’s livelihood and hope restored

The ancient art of ā€˜tea pluckingā€ā€™ requires the picker to identify and pluck only the freshest, newest shoots on the tea plant. It requires dexterity, speed and, most importantly, excellent eyesight.  So, imagine trying to pick tea efficiently when your eyes are clouded over with cataracts.  This was the situation for 36-year-old Milan, who lives… Continue reading A father’s livelihood and hope restored