Laxmi is a 75-year-old woman who lives in a poor neighbourhood in Nepal. Sadly, Laxmi’s husband passed away a few years ago, and she was left a widow. As she got older, her vision began to fade, until finally she lost her vision completely. Laxmi moved into a small cottage with her two daughters, two… Continue reading A broken heart is mended with the gift of sight
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Thank YOU for all that you do!
Canadian Thanksgiving is coming up this weekend, and we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of everything your incredible support has made possible, and more importantly, to THANK YOU for all that you do! Thanks to you… Thirteen-year-old Tom (and thousands of children, women and men) in the Lake Kariba area, Zambia, received… Continue reading Thank YOU for all that you do!
Thousands in Nepal can see, thanks to people like you!
Last week we highlighted our work in India. This week, we’re excited to tell you about the great work our donors made possible in Nepal last year. For more highlights, you can read our newly-released Report to Donors 2016. And be sure to check back here for updates on Ghana, Kenya and Zambia in the coming weeks. Building… Continue reading Thousands in Nepal can see, thanks to people like you!
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 she’s 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
