The northeast Indian state of Meghalaya is known for its hilly terrain and rainy weather. While that makes for excellent tea-growing conditions, it also means that many roads are rugged, muddy and often difficult to navigate. For residents of remote communities, getting from the village into the city for healthcare can be challenging at… Continue reading New patient transport vehicle in Meghalaya
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Sight restored is like being born again
Today we want to tell you the story of Jay, a 60-year-old man living in Lalitpur, Nepal with his wife and children. Jay and his family are poor, and they live in a small cottage. He does some farming and he owns a small shop. Over time, Jay’s vision started to fade. He and his family… Continue reading Sight restored is like being born again
A warm “thank you!” from people around the world.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a day to express our appreciation for the important people in our lives. For us at Operation Eyesight, the important people to our organization would be you – the people who make our work possible. Of course, none of Operation Eyesight’s work could happen without your generosity. And as a result, amazing… Continue reading A warm “thank you!” from people around the world.
Restored eyesight builds hope for a brick-maker!
Special thanks to Ronald Kefa, our project officer in Kenya, for writing this beautiful story of hope restored! James was 51 years old when he went blind. He had lived unable to see out of his left eye for years, and one morning he woke up unable to see out of his right eye, either.… Continue reading Restored eyesight builds hope for a brick-maker!