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
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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
Achieve your Corporate Social Responsibility Goals by Partnering with a Charitable Organization
What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been a buzz term in the business world for nearly a decade, but what exactly does it mean? Essentially, CSR is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable. It’s a set of ethical standards that guides the company’s commitment to manage… Continue reading Achieve your Corporate Social Responsibility Goals by Partnering with a Charitable Organization
