Makoi lives in Jorhat, Assam, where she works as a day labourer. Two years ago, her vision began to cloud over, and she was unable to see at all after dark. She needed to leave her job early so that she could make it home safely before the sun went down. As a result of… Continue reading Cataract surgeries change lives
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Eyeglasses help make dreams a reality
Vaishali is a 19-year-old girl who lives in Berasia, Madhya Pradesh, India with her grandparents and younger sister She is pursuing higher education and is preparing for the 12 standard exam. A good result on the exam will ensure her dream to study at a reputed university is realized. Unfortunately, she struggled with her studies… Continue reading Eyeglasses help make dreams a reality
India: Our work during COVID-19
Updates from our country manager, Anup Zimba May 25, 2020 Our total impact to date as of May 25th, 2020 8 067 hygiene kits have been distributed to vulnerable and marginalized families. 39 080 individuals have been reached through health education. 91 community health workers have been trained on COVID-19 detection and prevention measures. May… Continue reading India: Our work during COVID-19
How the Gift of Sight changes lives
Kuluki is a widowed mother and grandmother who lives in Laholiya, a small village in India. Throughout her life, Kuluki supported her family by harvesting in the fields, cooking, cleaning and sewing. When her son married and had children, she looked after the children while he and his wife were working. About two years ago,… Continue reading How the Gift of Sight changes lives