This bright smile belongs to Namey, who lives in a small village in Arunachal, India. Namey is 91 years old, and very popular with the children of her tribe, who affectionately call her âThe Smiling Granny.â But Nameyâs face wasnât always so happy. Over the past few years, her vision slowly became worse and worse,… Continue reading Warmest thanks to you from âThe Smiling Grannyâ!
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Restored eyesight and a brand-new life
Sita (above) is an 82-year-old woman who lives in Bungamati, Nepal. Sadly, her husband passed away some years ago, so sheâs been living with her step son and his family ever since. She helps her daughter-in-law take care of the household. However, over the years Sita discovered that her everyday activities were becoming more difficult… Continue reading Restored eyesight and a brand-new life
Ruth’s story
[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=”1″] Twelve-year-old Ruth has had more than her fair share of vision problems for her tender age. She started having problems with her eyes when she was just five years old, and her vision deteriorated progressively. Every time her family thought it couldnât get worse, it did. By the time Ruth was screened… Continue reading Ruth’s story
This Easter, help others see the seasons change
For many of us, Easter marks the much-anticipated turn of the season from winter to spring. Cold and dreary winterscapes are fading away to reveal the bright and welcoming colours of spring. Flowers begin to bloom, trees grow back their lush leaves and the days become warmer, inviting us all to step outside to smell… Continue reading This Easter, help others see the seasons change
