STORIES

These are the men, women and children whose lives have changed thanks to your generous donations.

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Nabiritha's story

Nabiritha's mother Emily had to wait seven years to get her child help. But when Nabiritha could see again, it was a moment of pure joy.

Cam's story

Cam, a seven year old girl, had childhood bi-lateral cataract. Like so many other families in Vietnam, her family couldn't afford basic eye care.

Faith's story

Faith was a little girl in Africa born blind from cataracts. This is the story of how her Aunt's determination saved her.

Thol's story

Thol, a mother of four children, after spending fours years of darkness and misery, finally got to see the smiling faces of her beautiful children again.

Peter Datjing's story

Peter Datjing’s paintings have been revered around the world. His artwork is a window into a culture that spans generations.

Leonides's story

Seven-year old Leonides lived every day in darkness due to childhood blindness until the day Dr.Levi removed his cataracts and changed his life.

Samlan and Sintham’s story

These twin boys were born blind from cataract, and without a sight saving operation, they could have been blind for life.

Shashetu's story

Trachoma is at crisis levels in Ethiopia and Shashetu, a twenty-five year old mother of two, was in desperate need of a sight saving operation.

Cesaria's Story

Many blind children in Burundi never reach their 5th birthday. Luckily, Cesaria’s grandmother got her the urgent medical attention she needed.

Sanduk Ruit's story

Fred’s old mate, a humanitarian and master surgeon who has performed more than 120,000 sight saving surgeries.

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