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Keeping community at the heart of our approach
As we work to eliminate avoidable blindness and attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality and good health and well-being, our focus on communities remains key to our success.
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Keeping community at the heart of our approach
As we work to eliminate avoidable blindness and attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality and good health and well-being, our focus on communities remains key to our success.
Recent Stories from the Field
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Action-packed VISION 2020 INDIA conference
Our team made some remarkable contributions at the 18th annual… Continue reading Action-packed VISION 2020 INDIA conference
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The role of eye care in preventing poverty
For most of his adult life, Abraham made a living… Continue reading The role of eye care in preventing poverty
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An eye health ambassador’s long journey to restored sight
Imagine preparing a meal for family and friends, and nobody… Continue reading An eye health ambassador’s long journey to restored sight
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Operation Eyesight India is Running in the Hyderabad Marathon
Operation Eyesight India is running in India’s second largest event… Continue reading Operation Eyesight India is Running in the Hyderabad Marathon
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New patient transport vehicle in Meghalaya
The northeast Indian state of Meghalaya is known for its… Continue reading New patient transport vehicle in Meghalaya
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Eye health care along the Brahmaputra
Reaching the remote village of Kachikata in Assam is no… Continue reading Eye health care along the Brahmaputra
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Gender inequalities in vision loss
The oldest of five children, Thandiwe in Zambia has always… Continue reading Gender inequalities in vision loss
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Volunteers help with school eye screening in India
There were smiles and high fives all around when volunteers… Continue reading Volunteers help with school eye screening in India
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This little one has a big future ahead
Look at those big, beautiful eyes! This is baby Aarsh,… Continue reading This little one has a big future ahead
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Double victory: Twin sisters overcome Retinopathy of Prematurity
“There would be no life without eyesight,” says Vinit, the… Continue reading Double victory: Twin sisters overcome Retinopathy of Prematurity
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Community input helps bring new educational materials to life
A group of women and men cluster around a table,… Continue reading Community input helps bring new educational materials to life
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Little Alok and his big fight
Alok was just four when he was first brought by… Continue reading Little Alok and his big fight
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Building on the strengths of local, government health workers
For 38-year-old Shankuntala, healthy eyes are just one piece of… Continue reading Building on the strengths of local, government health workers
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Keeping community at the heart of our approach
As we work to eliminate avoidable blindness and attain the United… Continue reading Keeping community at the heart of our approach
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