What is the Calgary connection to operation eyesight?

Answer 1

Operation Eyesight Universal was founded in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1963 by Art Jenkyns to support the programs that began in the small town of Sompeta, in the state of Andhra pradesh on the east coast of India. The work began with the successful partnership of Canadian donors and a Canadian doctor, Dr. Ben Gullison. As one of the first organizations to target eye health in the developing world, Operation Eyesight is characterized by a pioneer spirit and strong dedication to its cause and the people it serves.

Since then, operations have expanded to include many other locations in South Asia, as well as parts of Africa. Operation Eyesight's work continues to focus on sight restoration, blindness prevention and community development. Our programs have restored sight to more than two million people and treated 33 million others for a variety of potentially blinding eye problems. Our approach is to work with our partners in the developing world to help them build capacity to the point where they can sustain their own high quality, comprehensive eye care and community development activities. Please see our website for more information at www.operationeyesight.com