If you’re like me, you may find yourself asking the question “why” a lot. Why is the world the way it is? Why do some people lack access to basic necessities, like water? Through my work at Operation Eyesight, I’ve come to better understand the layers of challenges faced by those living in developing countries.… Continue reading From displacement and despair to health and happiness
Tag: trachoma
Our goal in Kenya: no more trachoma
When Operation Eyesight drilled our first well in Kenya in 2007, we were following the World Health Organization-endorsed SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Face-washing, Environmental change) strategy to eliminate painful, blinding trachoma. Thanks to our amazing donors, we’ve made great progress on that goal, so much that we’re now part of a plan to completely eradicate trachoma… Continue reading Our goal in Kenya: no more trachoma
Ridgewood Rotary brings water and opportunity to Kenyan school
Last September, we told you about Sarah Kiruri, a teacher at Kishermoruak Primary School in southern Kenya. Today we’d like to tell you about Ridgewood Rotary Club, a generous group of donors working behind the scenes to help keep Sarah’s school running smoothly. In 2008, Ridgewood Rotary, a club from New Jersey, USA, formed a… Continue reading Ridgewood Rotary brings water and opportunity to Kenyan school
SAFE strategy helps address Millennium Development Goals (Part 2 of 2)
How does Operation Eyesight help address the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals through implementation of the SAFE strategy? (Read Part 1). The photo essay below explains how the SAFE strategy and the MDGs seek to address similar issues. (Photos taken by Ric Rowan in Narok, Kenya. Photo caption information adapted from the International Trachoma Initiative.)… Continue reading SAFE strategy helps address Millennium Development Goals (Part 2 of 2)