When one of the world’s most active and generous philanthropists stresses the importance of evaluation, people sit up and pay attention. Earlier this week on the Gates Foundation website, Bill Gates focussed his 2013 annual letter on “Measuring Progress.” He wrote, “In the past year, I have been struck by how important measurement is to… Continue reading Gates Foundation reinforces importance of evaluation
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A second look at life
For a senior citizen, developing cataracts must be a shock, especially after a lifetime of relatively good vision. Think of the things you’d miss if you couldn’t see… family and friends, pets, reading, cooking, the beauties of nature and the bright blue sky. Now, imagine you live in India or Africa, where many families are… Continue reading A second look at life
‘Asante Sana!’
Living in remote and rural areas can isolate some elderly Africans, leaving them vulnerable to health issues. When a caring relative can help them get to medical care, it can make a world of difference in their lives. I met Simon Metei and his 89-year old father, Chebochok, in the town of Eldoret, Kenya. Simon… Continue reading ‘Asante Sana!’
A-B-SEE: A toddler gains a future
Two-year-old Logar and his family live in the remote village of Moili in northwestern India. Little Logar was born blind with congenital cataracts, likely due to a combination of malnutrition and poverty. He couldn’t play with other children and would be unable to go to school or work in the future. There wasn’t much of… Continue reading A-B-SEE: A toddler gains a future