Every time one of our community health workers interacts with a family during a door-to-door eye heath survey, she starts to collect data: the number of people in the house, their visual acuity scores, referrals given… and the list goes on. It all goes into a database so we can analyze the information and offer… Continue reading Measuring impact and driving change through research & advocacy
Category: Partnerships
Eyeglasses bring hope and better grades to Fassikaw Â
An eight-year-old second-grade student in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, regained clear vision thanks to free eyeglasses from Operation Eyesight’s School Eye Health Program.
Bold vision, courageous leadership: an interview with Sightsavers CEO Dr. Caroline Harper
There are valuable lessons the global eye health sector can learn from the corporate world, and Dr. Caroline Harper is proof. Dr. Harper joined Sightsavers as CEO in 2005, following a career in the oil and gas sector, bringing with her fresh perspectives on leadership, partnership and innovation. Over the past two decades, she has… Continue reading Bold vision, courageous leadership: an interview with Sightsavers CEO Dr. Caroline Harper
The role of eye care in preventing poverty
For most of his adult life, Abraham made a living as a cobbler, supporting his wife and raising six children on his earnings. But several years ago, he started having trouble threading needles. Initially, he pricked himself repeatedly, and eventually, he couldn’t get the needles threaded at all. Due to his poor eyesight, Abraham had… Continue reading The role of eye care in preventing poverty
