Tomorrow is World Water Day, and weâre overflowing with reasons to celebrate! Together, weâre saving sight and lives by providing clean water and eye health education to communities in Zambia! Last year, a valued donor and friend to Operation Eyesight initiated a âWashing Away Blindnessâ campaign to bring fresh, clean water to communities in Zambia.… Continue reading World Water Day: Washing away blindness in Zambia!
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This looks like a job for⊠âthe water peopleâ
What would you do if the only water tap in your house stopped working? If you knew how to fix it, youâd likely try to repair it yourself. If not, youâd probably call a plumber. But what if you had no knowledge of how to fix the tap yourself and you couldnât afford the repair… Continue reading This looks like a job for⊠âthe water peopleâ
âWell Championsâ program hits a gusher!
With World Water Day taking place today, Iâd like to share our excitement about an important water program sponsored by Operation Eyesight Canadaâs board members. Not only do our Canada Board chair Dan Parlow and vice-chair Rob Ohlson bring significant expertise, energy and commitment to their roles, they have created an exciting new financial initiative… Continue reading âWell Championsâ program hits a gusher!
Imagine eyelashes scratching like a metal brush
Trachoma is the worldâs leading cause of preventable blindness. I have seen people suffering from it in developing countries like Kenya and Zambia, where it is the most common and widespread eye health issue. An agonizing disease borne of a lack of clean water and poor sanitation, trachoma causes permanent blindness if left untreated. The… Continue reading Imagine eyelashes scratching like a metal brush
