Sight and independence restored
Anastasia, mother to two teenage daughters, earns a living brewing and selling asaana, a traditional local beverage. For nearly six years, she struggled with deteriorating vision and to keep her business running. Read her story to find out how she found support for her eyesight and a return to independence.
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