Have you ever heard the term “blind charity?” If you’re guessing that’s what Operation Eyesight is about, you’d be mistaken. Of course, our work deals with blindness prevention and treatment, but we don’t expect our donors to give blindly, which is what the term refers to. Our wish is that our donors are fully aware… Continue reading Eyes wide open in 2012
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Fresh eyes tackle animation challenge
Operation Eyesight is, at its heart, a community of support. In addition to a small number of employees and volunteers, it’s our large group of active supporters that really makes this organization tick. These supporters come from all walks of life and have a wide variety of gifts to share. Take, for example, Alana Thorburn-Watt… Continue reading Fresh eyes tackle animation challenge
Answers from our experts
This week was a special one for us in Calgary. Dr. Bo Wiafe and Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, our regional directors for Africa and India respectively, were in town for our annual Board strategy sessions. It was also significant that they were here for World Sight Day on October 13. Each one guides Operation Eyesight’s work in… Continue reading Answers from our experts
October 13 – just another day?
Next Thursday, on October 13, I suggest we all take a moment to look in the mirror and focus on the things staring back at us. Eyes are amazing, complex things, and remarkable in how they work. Even more remarkable is the way we rely on them completely without even thinking about it most of… Continue reading October 13 – just another day?