Eye health care is more accessible than ever for people in Zambia’s Chikankata District, thanks to the new eye clinic at the Kafue Gorge Hospital. The clinic was inaugurated in December with music, dance and speeches. We supported the construction of the building and provided ophthalmic equipment and furnishings, all made possible by the generosity… Continue reading New eye clinic in Chikankata, Zambia
Category: Communities
Notes from the Field: Reaching the heights in the Himalayas
My recent visit to Uttarakhand, India, was an eye-opening experience, showcasing the profound impact of our projects. In January, I joined a team from our partner institute, the Vivekananda Netralaya Super Specialty Charitable Eye Hospital, during a community outreach exercise in the rugged terrain of Rudraprayag, where many villages are accessible only via steep, challenging… Continue reading Notes from the Field: Reaching the heights in the Himalayas
Eyesight is “priceless”: Patient embraces restored independence
Horibala, from the village of Godashimla, Bangladesh, likes to keep busy. The 65-year-old finds joy and motivation in her favourite pastimes: sewing and travel. But for years, she was unable to enjoy these activities as her eyes clouded over with cataracts. “I couldn’t see at all,” she recalls. “Even when I closed one eye to… Continue reading Eyesight is “priceless”: Patient embraces restored independence
Volunteer brings borehole back to life
Water is flowing once again at this borehole in Chisamba Village, Zambia. For months, the water point – originally drilled by another organization – was out of service. But thanks to the efforts of William, a 28-year-old Area Pump Minder, it’s working again. Area Pump Minders are volunteers who are trained to repair boreholes in… Continue reading Volunteer brings borehole back to life
