Although our mission to prevent blindness and restore sight is most commonly linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through SDG #3: Good Health and Well-being, our work touches on a number of other SDGs. A reliable supply of quality eye health care is one of the most effective ways to bring communities out of poverty, increase life opportunities and improve productivity. Eye health care intersects with the… Continue reading Our work towards the Sustainable Development Goals
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Localization in international development: A global team with local impact
The pandemic has forced organizations in nearly all sectors to shift their approach to work. This is particularly apparent in the international development sector, which in the past, has relied heavily on staff travelling from high-income countries to implement and monitor programs in low- or middle-income countries. With travel restrictions in place for the foreseeable… Continue reading Localization in international development: A global team with local impact
Cataract surgery provides new hope
Simon lives in Gathuthi Village, Kenya, on his family’s tea and coffee farm. Unfortunately, Simon started losing his vision around three years ago, and within one year he was completely blind. He felt like his life had come to a halt as he could no longer work in his farm. He says, “I could only see a… Continue reading Cataract surgery provides new hope
Eyeglasses do more than restore sight –they help ensure a bright future
Seventeen-year-old Raveena lives in Manakhedi, India. Like many teenagers, she enjoys watching TV, reading and spending time with her friends. About a year ago, Raveena started experiencing terrible headaches and her vision began to blur. It slowly got to the point where she was unable to read or help her family do chores. No one knew what was causing Raveena’s headaches… Continue reading Eyeglasses do more than restore sight –they help ensure a bright future
