My recent visit to Uttarakhand, India, was an eyeopening experience, showcasing the profound impact of our projects. In January, I joined a team from our partner institute, the Vivekananda Netralaya Super Specialty Charitable Eye Hospital, during a community outreach exercise in the rugged terrain of Rudraprayag, where many villages are accessible only via steep, challenging… Continue reading Notes from the field: Reaching the heights in the Himalayas
Category: Vision Centres
Meet Faizunnahar, a community health volunteer in Bangladesh
As a community health volunteer, 28-year-old Faizunnahar spends her days bringing primary eye health care to the doorsteps of families who live in her area. She enjoys her job, but she knows that not everyone in her community approves of her work. In rural Bangladesh, where Faizunnahar lives, job opportunities for women are often limited… Continue reading Meet Faizunnahar, a community health volunteer in Bangladesh
Remaining sight saved by cataract surgery
Sopilal is known for her warmth and kindness throughout Ormakau Village, Kajiado. Her cozy home, with its doors always open, is a sanctuary of joy and laughter for her children and grandchildren who have always admired her perseverance… You see, a childhood accident left Sopilal nearly blind in her left eye, so she relied entirely… Continue reading Remaining sight saved by cataract surgery
An eye health ambassador’s long journey to restored sight
Imagine preparing a meal for family and friends, and nobody eats it because they don’t trust your cooking skills due to your failing eyesight. Or picture yourself shopping at the local marketplace and wondering if you’re being shortchanged by the vendor because you can’t see the numbers on the coins. That’s what Sharda, who lives… Continue reading An eye health ambassador’s long journey to restored sight
