When members of the First Baptist Church in Petrolia, Ontario sat down to choose an organization to support for the church’s 150th anniversary, the decision was unanimous. “Operation Eyesight kept coming up because of the previous connection,” says Janet Whitlock, the project’s lead.  “It was one of the easier decisions.” The previous connection she refers to… Continue reading A fundraiser…150 years in the making
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Downstream impact
In the village of Kwanga, in southern Zambia, the rehabilitation of a borehole has meant local access to abundant, fresh water for the entire community. For Natasha, it’s brought the ability to attend school full time. Previously, she had to walk several kilometres each day to fetch water for her family. This took so much… Continue reading Downstream impact
Ripple effect – celebrating World Water Day 2022
Just three years ago, many would have thought backyard gardens were impossible in Zambia’s arid Sinazongwe district.  Today, when I visit the villages in and around the area, I see families growing their own food – corn, vegetables, even peanuts. I see the smiling, healthy faces of children on their way to and from school.… Continue reading Ripple effect – celebrating World Water Day 2022
All-female healthcare team to run mobile vision clinic in northern India
Today, on International Women’s Day, we are excited to tell you about an innovative project we are undertaking in partnership with NorQuest College (Edmonton, AB) and the Rotary Eye and ENT Hospital (Udhampur, India). The goal of the project is to give people in a rural district in northwest India greater access to eye health… Continue reading All-female healthcare team to run mobile vision clinic in northern India
