Salina, a community health volunteer in Kenya, is proud to be making a difference in her community. The mother of six, who also has several grandkids, lost her husband several years ago, leaving her to support her burgeoning family on her own. She continued farming corn for income, but low grain prices meant she was… Continue reading Health volunteer says hard work pays off with gratitude from the community
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The Time is Now and Community Empowerment is Key
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is spreading across the globe and reaching the countries in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia where we work. In Canada, as we have seen around the world, the mitigation efforts in confronting COVID-19 are focused on the behaviours of the individual, the family and the community. Prevention is essential and… Continue reading The Time is Now and Community Empowerment is Key
A big heart for the people – this community health volunteer is changing lives.
Catherine was overjoyed when she heard about the opportunity to become a community health volunteer with Operation Eyesight. However, Catherine’s family was not so thrilled. “Why would you want to work for free?” They would ask her. “I volunteer because I’m helping people. It’s my dream come true!” Catherine says. She always wanted to help… Continue reading A big heart for the people – this community health volunteer is changing lives.
Sight restored is like being born again
Today we want to tell you the story of Jay, a 60-year-old man living in Lalitpur, Nepal with his wife and children. Jay and his family are poor, and they live in a small cottage. He does some farming and he owns a small shop. Over time, Jay’s vision started to fade. He and his family… Continue reading Sight restored is like being born again
