Blindness & Poverty

In developing countries, countless children face barriers to education, which are exacerbated when they also have visual impairments. While progress has been made through the assistance of international organisations, such as the Tej Kohli & Ruit Foundation, there is still a long way to go in supporting visually impaired youth.

Life in the hills of Nepal can be extremely challenging, with essential resources not readily available. Despite the scenic beauty that Nepal's hills have to offer, many people living in these areas are mostly hidden from the world. Adding a family member suffering from an ailment such as

The burden of blindness is a serious issue in Ghana, especially for those living in rural areas without access to proper eye care. The lack of intervention zones has made it essential to implement crucial interventions for these communities, such as increasing outreach camps. To address this issue, the Ghana

The fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Doha, Qatar from March 5th to 9th. Taking place at a key point, the 46 LDCs have and still face a number of crises including geopolitical fragmentation, a pervasive climate crisis, high inflation, rising debt, poverty, and hunger. These

Cataracts are a common eye condition that affects people of all ages, but it is more prevalent in older individuals. In the UK, cataracts are a significant cause of visual impairment, and the number of people affected is expected to increase as the population ages. In the UK, cataracts affect