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What Feels Like the End is Often the Beginning

"This child was saved by people; I can't thank them enough. My wife and I were so desperate and did not know what to do until we met the Community Eye Centre's staff, godsend indeed!"- Kemuel's father

Blog | August 30th, 2021
Research Dignity and Development

Nothing is more rewarding to us, or as important to these individuals and institutions, than our partners asking for our help to study their program problems and utilize their research findings. Along with research dignity comes a level of gratitude seldom seen and profoundly treasured.

Blog | August 30th, 2021
A, B, See

Without healthy vision, kids are 3x more likely to fall behind in class, be bullied, and face social exclusion from their peers. 90% of children with vision loss live in low- and middle-income countries where access to eye screenings and glasses is limited. Two out of three children with vision impairment are girls. Children just like Sophara in Cambodia.

Blog | July 21st, 2021
A Father's Inspiration

"In the Pyuthan District I have earned my own identity through various social works, but now people have started to recognize me as Susan’s father. I hear from community that Susan is serving the community well," said Susan's father, Mr. Nakarmi. Read how Mr. Nakarmi inspired Susan to give back to his community with the power of sight!

Blog | June 3rd, 2021
Shooting for the Stars!

When his bandages were removed, Jaonah’s face lit up with excitement as he saw his mother clearly for the first time since he was a toddler. The next day during his checkup he thanked the doctor and said, “I can’t believe the beautiful stars in the night sky!

Blog | June 1st, 2021
Training For Sustainability

Finding quality candidates like Sundar for Ophthalmic Assistant training in conjunction with the creation of CECs is a vital part of creating sustainable eye care programs for communities that are run by the community. Thanks to superstars like Sundar and the Rampur CEC, locals don’t have to travel 65km to reach the nearest eye hospital to receive basic eye care.

Blog | May 8th, 2021
This Mother's Day, Give Mom a Gift Like No Other!

This Mother’s Day, honour the mothers in your life by giving the gift of sight to a mother in need in a low-income country. Women just like Sabine, a 27-year-old woman and mother of two small children, who lives in the Analamanga region of Madagascar. Plus a special Mother's Day offer from our new supporter, Clearly!

Blog | April 28th, 2021
A 'Tail' of Two Patients

I'm forever grateful to Carolynn for helping me teach my children to dream big, set big goals and go after them because one small idea can lead to amazing possibilities." - Colleen

Blog | March 8th, 2021
Shooting Ourselves in the Foot?

To understand how Aravind expanded and achieved financial and market success in Southern India, we must first alter several assumptions about effective business practices and most of what we use to measure success.

Blog | March 8th, 2021
COVID's Effect on Eye Care Delivery

The COVID-19 pandemic brought most non-emergency eye care to a standstill, almost everywhere. Almost all programs stopped and are only beginning to reintroduce outreach activities.

Blog | March 8th, 2021

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