The expression, “Seeing the world through a child’s eyes,” is generally imagined to be an idyllic state. However, what if you had to rely on your 10-year-old son to be your “eyes” because you can’t see? That’s exactly what happened to Asrofi, a 50-year old mother who lives in a tiny village about 100 kilometres… Continue reading Depending on a child’s eyes: not so idyllic
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The Olympics of eye care
If you’re someone who reads this blog each week, you know how proud we are of our approach to eye care and development. We believe we’re on the right track – helping people with immediate needs but also helping communities become self-sufficient in the long run. That confidence was confirmed this week at the International… Continue reading The Olympics of eye care
What every grandparent knows…
It’s great being a grandfather, or in my case, a Papa. My wife Margot (known to the little ones as Nana) and I have four grandchildren – two girls and two boys – three of whom are pre-school age. These kids are all bright, creative, funny and full of life – the apples of my… Continue reading What every grandparent knows…
Fun and games in the slums
Fun in a slum? What a concept! But it’s true – I have met cheerful and playful people in the slums of India that I have visited. For most of us, it’s hard to imagine that a slum can represent anything other than disease, despair and grinding poverty. But surprising things can happen in surprising… Continue reading Fun and games in the slums