A tale of Mercy and Moi

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital is a big sprawling facility. It’s located smack-dab in the middle of Eldoret, a small city of 200,000 people in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Its services range from comprehensive eye health – which is supported by Operation Eyesight donors – to mental health, emergency, dental care, HIV AIDS, and other… Continue reading A tale of Mercy and Moi

We ♥ our donors!

Last week was a really good week for Operation Eyesight. We released our 2010 Report to Donors and shared the impact of the past year with our guests at Operation Eyesight’s 48th Annual General Meeting. This year, we found it particularly inspirational to look back at a highly successful year, and also to look forward… Continue reading We ♥ our donors!

Volunteer energy is essential: a highlight on Raju’s story

Although a relatively small organization in terms of employees, Operation Eyesight has created a big impact. That’s because Operation Eyesight is, in fact, a community of support – people from all over the world and different walks of life all focused on providing “the best for the poorest.” Among these dedicated people are volunteers who… Continue reading Volunteer energy is essential: a highlight on Raju’s story

Giving more than a card, a hug or a handshake

My kids, now both out of high school, have had many special teachers, caregivers and coaches over the years. Ms Harrison, my daughter’s Kindergarten teacher, was a real gem, as was Mrs Pasutto, who taught both of my children and whom they both adored. We were fortunate in most of these professional relationships, right up… Continue reading Giving more than a card, a hug or a handshake