Seeing is Believing

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Dear Donors and Friends,

Warm greetings from India!

We are delighted to share with you the progress of the Seeing is Believing Project, a mission that continues to restore sight, dignity, and hope to thousands of people in need.

We are excited to announce that our eye bank is now fully functional—a significant milestone that has been made possible because of your generous support. To build awareness and promote eye donation, we have launched a special campaign that actively involves local community members, leaders, and influencers. Their participation has created a powerful movement, helping us bring people together for this noble cause.

We are encouraged to see that senior citizen groups and local clubs are now taking interest in eye donation and have begun pledging their support. With growing community engagement, we aim to register 4,000 individuals who pledge to donate their eyes—ensuring the gift of sight continues to illuminate lives for generations by 2027

Another major initiative we are proud to share is our special project for school-going children. Our goal is to screen 10,000 children studying in primary and secondary schools across rural areas of Ahmedabad and Bharuch districts. Our technical team is conducting on-site eye screenings in schools, ensuring that early detection and treatment of vision issues happen without delay.
So far, we have held 30 school camps, and 3,208 students have received detailed vision assessments. Children requiring minor treatment were attended to immediately at the camp, while those needing specialized care were referred to our eye hospital—ensuring no child is left behind.

We are also humbled and proud to share the broader impact of this reporting period:

• 13,903 patients received treatment in our eye hospitals

• 18,531 individuals were assessed during community outreach eye camps

• 2,183 cataract surgeries were performed free of cost, restoring vision and bringing hope back into people’s lives

Each number represents a life touched, a future restored, and a family uplifted—and this has been possible only because of your continued belief in our mission.

Thank you for helping us bring the gift of sight to those who need it most.
We look forward to your ongoing support as we continue this life-changing work.

With sincere gratitude,

Dear Donors, Friends, and Well-Wishers,
Greetings from Blind People's Association (BPA)!

We are delighted to share with you the progress made during this quarter — a truly meaningful and impactful period for all of us at BPA.

A Milestone Achieved: Launch of BPA Samsara Eye Bank

With great joy and pride, we announce the establishment of the BPA Samsara Eye Bank, a vital initiative to promote eye donation and restore sight. We have received the necessary approvals from the Health Department, Government of Gujarat, and are now fully operational.

In India, corneal blindness affects millions, yet the number of eye donations remains disproportionately low. This is largely due to a lack of awareness and deep-rooted myths surrounding the donation process. The BPA Samsara Eye Bank aims to bridge this gap.

Community Awareness: Turning Vision into Action

To spark change, we launched a Community Awareness Program focused on educating the public about the importance and process of eye donation. Community leaders were invited for a detailed session on how the eye bank functions and the life-changing impact of corneal transplants.

We are thrilled to share that these sessions are already showing powerful results. Many community members have taken the pledge to donate their eyes and have come forward to serve as volunteers and advocates in their neighbourhoods.

A Moment of Inspiration: Kankuben’s Legacy

The first eye donation to the BPA Samsara Eye Bank came from the family of late Kankuben, who selflessly chose to donate her eyes. Her decision has sparked hope and set a precedent that we believe will inspire many others. Her legacy will live on through the gift of sight she has given to others.

Reaching the Unreached: Eye Care Camps

Beyond the eye bank, our outreach work continues with strength and dedication. In the last quarter, we organised:

• 35 outreach camps across underserved communities

• 1,583 individuals screened and treated for various eye conditions

• 523 cataract surgeries conducted free of cost, thanks to your support

These numbers reflect not just services, but lives touched, dignity restored, and futures brightened.

Thank You for Being Our Guiding Light

None of this would be possible without your unwavering support. Your generosity fuels every step we take — from awareness drives to surgeries, from pledges to restored vision.

Together, we are not just treating blindness — we are creating a movement of sight, hope, and humanity.