This August, we are once again lacing up our running shoes to participate in India’s second-largest marathon: the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025. More than just a race, this event is a powerful platform to raise awareness about avoidable vision loss and the need for quality eye care. With a goal to raise INR 15,51,000, we… Continue reading We are back in the race at NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025
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Eye surgeries improve a struggling family’s quality of life
Kandi Chandramohan, 34, works as a parking lot attendant in Secunderabad, a city near Hyderabad, India. Born and raised in Hyderabad, he dropped out of school in Grade 7 to begin working. He lives with his mother, his wife and their four daughters, and is the only bread earner of the family. For the past… Continue reading Eye surgeries improve a struggling family’s quality of life
Family forms the foundation
As a Canadian who is in constant touch with people in India and Africa, I frequently deal with differences. My friends and family often ask about my experiences of working with people who speak different languages, or who use the same language as I do, but often mean very different things. It is a challenge… Continue reading Family forms the foundation
Remembering women in need
Hello from India! As I write this, I’m here with our Operation Eyesight team in Hyderabad, where we’re meeting with eye care experts at the LV Prasad Eye Institute. You may know Hyderabad as the place where many Bollywood films are created. In fact, it was a wealthy filmmaker (LV Prasad) who supplied the land… Continue reading Remembering women in need