Updates from our country manager, Patson Tembo As part of our emergency response in Zambia: May 25, 2020 Our total impact to date as of May 25th, 2020Â May 15, 2020 Updates from the week ending May 15th, 2020 May 8, 2020 Updates from the week ending May 8th, 2020 May 1, 2020 Updates from… Continue reading Zambia: Our work during COVID-19
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The Time is Now and Community Empowerment is Key
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is spreading across the globe and reaching the countries in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia where we work. In Canada, as we have seen around the world, the mitigation efforts in confronting COVID-19 are focused on the behaviours of the individual, the family and the community. Prevention is essential and… Continue reading The Time is Now and Community Empowerment is Key
Continuing our impact during COVID-19
Dear Friends, As a health-focused organization, we have been vigilant in following ongoing recommendations from government authorities on COVID-19 in Canada and internationally. As an extension of our mandate to address eye health issues, general good health and well-being is a top priority for us. Starting this week, all of our staff members are working… Continue reading Continuing our impact during COVID-19
Achieving Gender Equity in Eye Health
Vision impairment is a gender issue. Women and girls are more likely to suffer from vision impairment than men or boys. This is due to many factors, such as their traditional roles in the household involving cleaning and caring for ill family members, and the fact that they are less likely to receive access to… Continue reading Achieving Gender Equity in Eye Health
