Did you know trachoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Kenya and many parts of Africa? This painful bacterial infection causes irreversible blindness if left untreated. Worse yet, women and children are more likely to contract this condition. We are supporting the distribution of antibiotics in Kenya’s Narok County to treat and reduce… Continue reading Making trachoma a thing of the past
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Donor Profile: Neya Chander
At just 17, Neya Chander is painting the vision for her future as an artist. She recalls always feeling drawn to blank canvasses, eager to share images conceived in her imagination. “Every piece represents a unique experience or time in my life,” she says. “When I was little, my grandfather would tell stories of a… Continue reading Donor Profile: Neya Chander
Eye health care, just in time
Today, nine-year-old Aaliya from the village of Vallabhnagar in Rajasthan can go to school and play with her friends – but it wasn’t always this way. Failing vision from the age of three meant the gradual loss of sight in her right eye. Aaliya’s family took her to several hospitals seeking treatment, but these efforts… Continue reading Eye health care, just in time
Celebrating Dads & Grandpas on Father’s Day
Whether you call him Baba, Tata or Dad, he’s been there since the start to pick you up when you’ve fallen down, to listen to your problems or just to give you a hug. Today, join us in celebrating the fathers and grandfathers in our Operation Eyesight community. Bhagiram: India Today, Bhagiram is proud to… Continue reading Celebrating Dads & Grandpas on Father’s Day
