“Some milestones are measured in numbers. Others are measured in lives transformed.” Emmanuel Tanti, Programme Manager In the remote hills of Arunachal Pradesh, losing sight has often meant losing much more than vision. For many older adults, blurred vision gradually becomes darkness. Reading prayers becomes impossible. Walking independently becomes difficult. Farming, weaving, cooking, and caring for grandchildren become daily struggles.… Continue reading Miao Block Declared Cataract Blindness Backlog-Free
Category: Celebration
Share the light of sight this Diwali
The warm glow of a diya means different things to different people, across faiths and traditions. Whether it’s time to connect with family and friends, or a celebration of prosperity, knowledge and wisdom, Diwali is also a reminder to be a light for others this holiday season. For six-year-old Misba from West Bengal, vision loss… Continue reading Share the light of sight this Diwali
Thank YOU for being a part of our story!
Wow! On June 10 we celebrated the part people like YOU played in transforming hundreds of communities through the gift of sight in 2018. Our Annual Impact Celebration, held in Calgary, was a blast – and YOU made it happen! We had so much to celebrate; just take a look at our Annual Report to… Continue reading Thank YOU for being a part of our story!