Everything changed in 2020 when COVID-19 hit. When lockdowns started in India, only one of Shahnaz’s children remained employed as a manual labourer. He worked hard to keep the family fed, but they struggled financially.

When the restrictions eased a bit, Shahnaz was determined to find help to turn things around for her family. She learned there was a vision centre nearby. She had her eyes examined there and was referred for cataract surgery. She was relieved to find out that the surgery cost would be covered, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Now that she can see clearly, she can sew again, and she no longer worries about her family having enough to eat.

For mothers like Shahnaz, access to eye health care provides the gift of seeing their children’s faces.

You can help empower more families like Shahnaz’s. Your generosity can allow a mother to proudly see her children grow up, as they work together to support each other. Please give the Gift of Sight today.

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When he started to lose his sight, he was terrified. His ability to provide for his family depended on his ability to see. Without it, he couldn’t make baskets or care for his field. He worried that his family wouldn’t have enough to eat. He had no idea where to go for help.

When Samson heard about a screening camp arranged by Operation Eyesight in his village, he was happy to have the opportunity to access eye health care services. He was diagnosed with cataracts and referred for surgery that significantly improved his vision within a day. He was thrilled with the results and looked forward to having surgery on his other eye as well. Samson’s life was transformed, thanks to the generosity of our donors.

“By losing my eyesight, I lost my livelihood!” Samson said. “I am so happy I can see again and get back to making and selling baskets.”

For parents like Samson, access to eye health care gives the gift of the ability to provide for their families.

You can help more families like Samson’s. Your generosity can give a parent the peace of mind that his children won’t go hungry. Please give the Gift of Sight today.

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With no solution available, Mohammad’s parents accepted that he would have to live with poor vision, completely reliant on others to help with simple daily tasks.

Imagine having no way to get help for your child as you worry about his future, knowing he could suffer for years with a vision problem without access to eye health care.

A couple of years later, a vision centre was established close to Mohammad’s home. His father took him for an eye exam, and he was provided with custom prescription eyeglasses. Just in time to start school, Mohammad can see!

Because of the generosity of donors like you, he will have no trouble learning to read or seeing the blackboard at school.

For children like Mohammad, access to eye health care provides the gift of a brighter future.

You can transform the life of a child like Mohammad. Your generosity can give a child the opportunities his parents thought he might never have. Please give the Gift of Sight today.

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Her parents had noticed other issues at home. Marina seemed unhappy and irritated. It happened very slowly over time, but when they heard that Marina’s issue was affecting her performance in school, they were worried about her future.

Many children who live in remote villages continue to suffer when they develop treatable eye issues such as cataracts. Their parents may not be able to afford surgery, or even transportation to a hospital for an eye exam.

Fortunately, Marina lived close to a vision centre. Her parents were able to take her there for an exam, where she was referred for cataract surgery. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and our partners, Marina can see again and is excited to read and learn. She is once again the happy girl her parents knew!

“We are so grateful to the doctors for giving sight back to our daughter,” they said. “She is healthier and living a very happy life.”

For girls like Marina, access to eye health care provides the gift of education.

You can transform the life of a girl like Marina. Your generosity can give a child the healthy eyesight they need to craft a bright future. Please give the Gift of Sight today.

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