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Blindness & Poverty

Latest news and updates about blindness and poverty across the globe. Read here to find out updates about what Tej Kohli is doing to support communities.

Watch: Curing 4041 people in two provinces in Nepal

Watch: Curing 4041 people in two provinces in Nepal

Spanning four districts in Nepal’s Madhesh and Bagmati Provinces (Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi & Sindhuli), the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation organised 69 screening camps and screened 18,711 people from April, 2021 to March, 2022. Of the 18,711 screened, the Tej Kohli & Ruit Foundation identified and cured

Curing Blindness - A Patient Story

Curing Blindness - A Patient Story

On Christmas Day 2021, two sisters were cured of their blindness. The sisters suffered with cataracts and were able to be cured for free during a Tej Kohli and Ruit outreach mission. These Two Sisters Were Cured Of Blindness On Christmas Day | #2030InSightThey avoided a lifetime of blindness thanks to

Eye News: Commonwealth urged to put eye tests in schools

Eye News: Commonwealth urged to put eye tests in schools

In 2018, the Commonwealth made a bold commitment to give access to quality eye care to all. This was the first time any heads of state had made a pledge to support eye care on a large scale. This encouraged the UN to create its first resolution regarding to eye

Curing isolated communities - Nar Phu Valley | #2030InSight

Curing isolated communities - Nar Phu Valley | #2030InSight

Nar Phu Valley is a small community in the Manang community in Nepal. One of the Tej Kohli and Ruit screening teams made a strenuous two day journey to reach the village. The team travelled with all the equipment needed to set up the screening camps and complete eye assessments

Bis Man Gurang - Vision Restored | #2030InSight

Bis Man Gurang - Vision Restored | #2030InSight

Much like many other people living in remote communities, Bis Man Gurang lived a simple life working to support his family and village. 70 year old, father of two, Gurang used to be a caprterpter and enjoyed his job. However, when Bis Man began to lose his vision he quickly

Manang, Nepal — 18 screening camps cures whole district of blindness #2030InSight

Manang, Nepal — 18 screening camps cures whole district of blindness #2030InSight

The Manang District in the Annapurna region of Nepal is a paradise for travellers. The district is set behind the Himalayas and is the home to beautiful snow-capped mountains, whilst boasting a serene natural landscape, it is also one of the least accessible areas in the county. The Tej Kohli

Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation - Milestones

Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation - Milestones

This past month has seen the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation achieve what we have always set out to do. Cure blindness and reduce poverty. The past month has seen the foundation organise its 75th outreach camp in Manang, Nepal. This particular district has a population of 5,645. The