Stories
Mahesh's story
Mahesh hails from Bhiyasar, a remote desert village in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan
Hari's story
Hari was totally dependent on his mother and brother for everything, but after being taught daily living skills he was able to open a shop.
Brihaspati's story
Brihaspati's problem with vision became evident in class two when he started struggling with reading and writing, and his performance dropped.
Beru's story
When Beru heard about the availability of cataract surgery in his area his friends tried to dissuade him despite the fact that he was almost blind.
Anisha's story
Anisha’s family realised she had a sight problem when she was a baby, but ten years later she was identified and diagnosed with bilateral cataract.
Anam's story
It was very difficult living with blindness but Anam didn’t lose hope and continued with his studies at the blind school until he graduated in 1991.
Neeta's Story
19 year old Neeta is irreversibly blind and was totally dependent on her family members until enrolling in a Sightsavers rehabilitation project.
Devilal's story
An inclusive education project helped Devilal to learn mobility skills and sensory techniques so he can participate fully in school life.
Krishna
Krishna, who is a 13-year-old boy studying in the ninth standard, had a difficult start in life
