In 2021, 24-year-old Vishnu decided to be a changemaker. Vishnu hailed from a small village in Rajasthan, where girls were not encouraged to work. However, she, dreamed of having a career so she could support her family. Vishnu pursued a community health volunteer (CHV) role at Fatehagar Vision Centre, established through the Promotion of Avoidable… Continue reading Changemaker: From community health volunteer to eye care specialist
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Community outreach leads to sight-saving cataract surgery
Sriramappa, from Karnataka, India, was living with vision loss from cataracts. This left him dependent on his family for his daily needs, and he could no longer support them by grazing his cows and goats. When his wife passed away from an illness, and he lived in darkness, mentally and physically, for three years. His… Continue reading Community outreach leads to sight-saving cataract surgery
Cataract surgery gives hope and purpose to grandfather in Bangladesh
At age 70, Saidur in Bangladesh continues to work on his farm to support his large, extended family. He knows that without his income, his family’s finances would be spread too thin. But in recent years, farming became increasingly difficult for Saidur as his vision weakened. “It was as if everything had turned dark and… Continue reading Cataract surgery gives hope and purpose to grandfather in Bangladesh
Gratitude for 60+ years of Rotary support
Operation Eyesight is excited to participate in the Rotary International Convention in Calgary in June 2025. Be sure to stop by our booth (#355) in the House of Friendship to learn more about our work with Rotary Clubs around the world. You can also visit operationeyesight.com/Rotary2025 for more information. Rotary Clubs: Longstanding champions of sight… Continue reading Gratitude for 60+ years of Rotary support
