Christopher Tengwa, 57, lives in the Tulonga village of Sinazongwe district, Zambia. He works as a peasant farmer to provide for his family, including his 11 children. Christopher and his family used to live in the Zambezi floodplain where the land was fertile, but the Zambian government’s construction of the gigantic Kariba Dam forced them… Continue reading Borehole brings happiness to all
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Remembering a remarkable couple
Today, as we observe Remembrance Day in Canada and many other nations around the world, there are two words on my mind: “remembrance” and “gratitude.” And those words usher in memories of two Operation Eyesight donors who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Every year, Heather Arseneault makes a donation to Operation Eyesight in… Continue reading Remembering a remarkable couple
Be inspired
She’s run, climbed, biked, swum, broken a Guinness World Record and has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Norma Bastidas, long-time Operation Eyesight supporter and friend, is truly an inspiration to others. When asked who her inspiration is, Norma is quick to answer: “My kids.” Norma, who lives in Delta, B.C., is a full-time… Continue reading Be inspired
Saying goodbye to a dedicated ambassador
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Pat Gee, a life-long supporter of Operation Eyesight, on April 10, 2014, at age 94. Pat was inspired to support Operation Eyesight when she met Art Jenkyns, who spoke at her church, Oak Bay United, in Victoria. She was moved by Art’s slideshow that showed the… Continue reading Saying goodbye to a dedicated ambassador