5 fun philanthropic holiday gift ideas

This is one of my favourite times of the year. Lights are going up around my neighbourhood. The first strains of carols are chiming cheerily in stores. And my grandchildren are gearing up in anticipation. It’s also time to think about gifts for the special folks in your life. Our team has put together a… Continue reading 5 fun philanthropic holiday gift ideas

Are you up for an adventure?

Intrigued by travel and open to adventure? If Spain, China or Jamaica is on your bucket list as a destination location, why not consider booking your dream trip… while at the same time doing something athletic AND raising money to prevent avoidable blindness? In honour of our upcoming 50th anniversary, Operation Eyesight is launching a… Continue reading Are you up for an adventure?

The Olympics of eye care

If you’re someone who reads this blog each week, you know how proud we are of our approach to eye care and development. We believe we’re on the right track – helping people with immediate needs but also helping communities become self-sufficient in the long run. That confidence was confirmed this week at the International… Continue reading The Olympics of eye care

Advice from Grandpa

Grandpa would be immensely proud of the work Operation Eyesight is doing and the millions of people who can see today, thanks to the generosity of our donors. That’s the message Glenys Jenkyns, granddaughter of our founder Art Jenkyns, shared at our recent Annual General Meeting. Fired with enthusiasm about Operation Eyesight’s mandate to eliminate… Continue reading Advice from Grandpa