We celebrated World Sight Day on October 11, but for our hospital partners, one day wasn’t enough! They needed a whole week to celebrate their achievements. They were also celebrating you, because without your generous support, none of this would have been possible! Across India and Nepal, 15 partner hospitals marked their achievements in the… Continue reading World Sight Day? How about World Sight Week!
Category: Communities
We’re one of the Top 10 Impact Charities of 2018!
When an objective third party tells you that you’re making an IMPACT in this world with the highest integrity and transparency, you shout it from the rooftops and thank the donors, supporters, partner hospitals, community health workers, volunteers and staff who are making it possible! We’re thrilled to have been named one of the Top… Continue reading We’re one of the Top 10 Impact Charities of 2018!
Another Great Year in Kenya, Thanks to You!
Our projects in Kenya made significant steps forward in 2017, despite being plagued by a health workers’ strike. And while the strike hampered our partners’ ability to deliver eye care services, it didn’t stop them! Moving full steam ahead, The Rift Valley Prevention of Blindness Project started its fourth and final year. Supported by our… Continue reading Another Great Year in Kenya, Thanks to You!
Worst floods in a century have left people vulnerable, without access to eye care
Lives lost. Hospitals and homes flooded. Eyeglasses washed away in the deluge. An outbreak of waterborne infections. The situation in Kerala state, India is devastating, and the impact on people’s health – including their eye health – is alarming. Our team in India has jumped into action, organizing medical relief camps in collaboration with Little… Continue reading Worst floods in a century have left people vulnerable, without access to eye care
