Thank you, Canada!

Tomorrow is Canada’s birthday. On behalf of all of us at Operation Eyesight, I would like to wish our Canadian friends and supporters a Happy Canada Day! We’re proud to be a Canada-based international development organization. Canadians truly are making a difference in the countries in which we work. Most of our donors will never… Continue reading Thank you, Canada!

A dedicated mother, athlete and ambassador of sight

Like any mom, Norma Bastidas would move mountains if she could, to help her child. While living in Calgary, AB eight years ago, Norma’s oldest son Karl was diagnosed with an eye condition that doctors told her would cause him to go blind. Norma was helpless to do anything to save his vision. She took… Continue reading A dedicated mother, athlete and ambassador of sight

Charity tax credit cut a disappointment

As an organization that relies on the support of Canadians in our mission to eliminate avoidable blindness, we are concerned by the cut to the tax credit for charitable donations in the 2015 Alberta provincial budget. We know that the generosity of Albertans won’t change, but it’s a worry that this will impact how businesses… Continue reading Charity tax credit cut a disappointment

Happy New Year from Operation Eyesight!

“Our donors are incredible!” I cannot count how many times a member of our staff uttered those words this past year. Day after day, we are blown away by the generosity and commitment of our donors. Whether you’re a first-time donor, a monthly donor or a longtime friend of Operation Eyesight, we want you to… Continue reading Happy New Year from Operation Eyesight!