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Margaret with five of her grandchildren the day after her operation.

Margaret with five of her grandchildren the day after her operation.

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Being blind is hard. Being blind in Zambia is harder

Being blind or visually impaired is a challenge no matter where you live. We would all miss being able to see our friends, family and everyday things like watching our favourite TV or driving a car. Being blind in Africa however, can reduce a proud, self-sufficient grandmother to a beggar in the space of a single year.

Blindness steals more than sight.

"My husband died and my children died and I was alone with my grandchildren with no-one to help me and then I became blind. My grandchildren couldn't all go to school because I could not farm. So all I could do was beg." Margaret Mutinta, Zambia.

Because she couldn't afford eye care, Margaret lost her sight to cataract over a twelve-month period. Frightening at the best of times, we can only imagine the devastation and worry this caused to an elderly woman with sole responsibility for eight grandchildren.

Just €20 transformed the lives of this entire family

After a successful operation restored Margaret's sight, she can now farm her small plot of land again and provide for her family. She's regained her independence and her quality of life and can afford to send her grandchildren to school, creating a brighter future for her whole family.

The amazing work of transforming the lives of people like Margaret is only possible with your support.

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