As part of our 8-hour Webathon fundraiser, the One World Sight Project was lucky enough to interview world famous architect Brion Jeannette, who has designed the prototype modular eye clinics for use in Africa! You can see Brion's other work at Brion Jeannette Architecture
Richard Weiss, M.D. presents a check to Mark Lancaster, Executive Director of the SEVA foundation, for $100,000. This money was raised by the 44 physicians currently participating in the Eyes of Africa initiative.(3 min 40 sec)
Tells the story of the One World Sight Project. Bottom line - 25 million people around the world are needlessly blind and can be permanently cured with a $25-50, fifteen-minute cataract operation. Includes brief messages from Nag Rao (President of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness), Suzanne Gilbert (Seva Foundation) and Bjorn Thylefors (former Head of the Blindness Prevention Program of the World Health Organization). (16 min 30 sec) Dial-Up (20.7 MB) Broadband (45.7 MB)
Hear about 2005 blindness activities performed in Tanzania and Tibet made possible by a generous donation by Allergan Medical. (1 min 30 sec ) Dial-Up (1 MB) Broadband (2.6 MB)
This inspirational music video tells the story of a child who has never seen his home. Millions of children like Tommy could be permanently cured with a donation of $25-50.
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