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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Clearing the clouds in his eyes
Ram is a 65-year-old farmer from a very remote village called Fathua in India. He provides for his daughter and three sons with his farming. Life for Ramâs family wasnât easy. He came from generations of family members who never had a formal education. Farming was the best way for them to put bread on… Continue reading Clearing the clouds in his eyes
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
Spring-like rejuvenation for a boy in Ghana
It was a very long winter, wasnât it? Heavy snow, dangerous ice and bitter cold set records in many parts of Canada and the United States. But take heart â spring has finally arrived! The days are growing longer and warmer. If you donât already, youâll soon hear excited birds singing their mating songs, and… Continue reading Spring-like rejuvenation for a boy in Ghana
