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Q&A with Governor of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya 

Operation Eyesight President & CEO Kashinath Bhoosnurmath was honoured to receive a rungu, a traditional symbol of leadership from among the Kalenjin community, from His Excellency Wisley Rotich, the Governor of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Without the government’s partnership, these projects wouldn’t be possible.

The March 2023 opening of the new operation theatre at the eye unit at Iten County Referral Hospital in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya was a milestone for the entire community, bringing patients living in surrounding areas more access to advanced eye health care than ever before.   It was made possible through partnership between Operation Eyesight and… Continue reading Q&A with Governor of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya 

Double victory: Twin sisters overcome Retinopathy of Prematurity

“There would be no life without eyesight,” says Vinit, the proud father of twin girls, Ayan and Vyan.   Last summer, Vinit and his wife Anchal learned that their baby girls were born with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Together, the family has faced a challenging journey, witnessing the incredible growth and resilience of their precious daughters.… Continue reading Double victory: Twin sisters overcome Retinopathy of Prematurity

No headaches thanks to new reading glasses

Kenyan schoolteacher Dinah says some of her best memories include the ‘ah-ha!’ moments when her students realized they could read and write. Now retired, she looks forward to evenings when she reads to her granddaughters, passing knowledge between generations. “It’s an honour to share my passion for teaching with the girls, though there was a… Continue reading No headaches thanks to new reading glasses

Four generations of giving

Rob and Connie Holland’s 50 years of supporting Operation Eyesight is itself a milestone, showing the possibilities for the next generation of donors dedicated to giving the life-changing Gift of Sight.

The power of the Gift of Sight is something Rob and Connie both learned early in life. It is part of a legacy of giving that now spans four generations. Connie’s parents, Walter and Sara Derewianchuk, were active donors to Operation Eyesight, and they shared with their children the power of giving. Likewise, Rob’s parents,… Continue reading Four generations of giving