In November 2024, Kris Kelm joined us as our new Global Director of International Programs. Based in Ottawa, Kris brings with him years of experience and connections in the eye health and development sectors, which will serve him well as he leads our program teams, builds new partnerships, and oversees our government and stakeholder relations.… Continue reading Introducing Kris Kelm, Global Director of International Programs
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Operation Eyesight applauds Bill C-284, the National Strategy for Eye Care Act becoming lawÂ
Operation Eyesight applauds Canada’s Bill C-284 and the National Strategy for Eye Health Care, November 7, 2024
A paddling partnership that improves lives: Eyes on the finish line
A partnership between the Kaavéri Dragon Boat teams and Operation Eyesight is promoting eye health in India, Canada and the world. Our CEO Kashinath Bhoosnurmath is with one of the teams. Many team members are part of the Indian diaspora community.
Operation Eyesight welcomes the newly adopted IPEC resolution by the WHO
The recent adoption of the World Health Assembly resolution, ‘Integrated people-centred eye care, including preventable vision impairment and blindness’ (IPEC resolution), by 194 countries is a major milestone for global eye health. In 2019, the World Health Organization launched the World Report on Vision. The first report of its kind, it laid out a comprehensive global… Continue reading Operation Eyesight welcomes the newly adopted IPEC resolution by the WHO
