- Philanthropist Tej Kohli Expands His Giving To Combat Untreated Blindness In Ghana And Ethiopia
- Shri Mani: A story of success after sight is restored
Shri Mani Rai lives in the remote area of the Himalayan outback and suffered with… - Curing cataracts in Nepal’s most isolated areasOn the 16th of April, the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation conducted their second high-volume outreach microsurgical…
- Productivity after sight-lossWorldwide, over 1.1 billion people are living with unaddressed sight loss. This can vary in…
- Making the invisible, visibleKiyasi can’t remember when she first noticed the problems with her eyes. “When I rubbed them,…
- Driven to suicide by blindness: How a woman finds a second chance at sight and lifeosing one’s sight is terrifying and daunting. It leaves the visually impaired person reliant on…
- Discrimination against Dalits: How status can affect eye healthMany cultures have systems of hierarchy entwined in their makeup. In the United Kingdom we…
- Rebuilding Lives and Gaining Independence: Patient Stories from Outreach Camps| #WorldSightDay
The Tej Kohli & Ruit Foundation believes large scale investments in sight restoration programs has… - Curing a village of needless blindnessIn a rural fishing and farming village in Morang District of Nepal, a team from…
- 8 Facts about cataractsA cataract is a clouding of the lens of your eye. Cataracts a relatively common…
- How sustainable is eyecare?Climate change is regarded by many as the greatest long-term threat to global health in…
- Curing cataracts in Nepal’s Bajhang districtThe Bajhang district is in Nepal’s remote far-western region and boasts untamed natural beauty. However,…
- The accomplishments and future plans of the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation
Founded by philanthropist and investor, Mr Tej Kohli, and ophthalmologist and world-renowned eye surgeon, Dr Sanduk… - Sight and smiles restored by cataract surgery in NepalThe team organised seven screening camps from 15th to 22nd of March focussing especially on…
- Shop owner and mother receives a second chance at sightIn August, the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation travelled to the Kingdom of Bhutan on a mission…
- Visual impairments cause a loss of educationMany blind children in developing countries often have restricted access to education, when paired with…
- Caring for the communityAs we get closer to World Sight Day, it is vital to think about how…
- This London tycoon harbours a surprisingly generous streakSome may know Tej Kohli for his passion for luxury cars or his vast array…
- “Nothing short of a miracle” – Curing blindness in Dormaba, NepalIn March 2022, the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation, in collaboration with the Tilganga Institute…
- A vision of gender equalityAcross the world, women disproportionately make up 64.5% of the visually impaired population. Whilst the…
- Dr Sanduk Ruit – Making a dream, a realityBorn in 1954, Sanduk Ruit was raised in the small, remote village of Olangchunggola which…
- Gender Equality In Sight | #LoveYourEyesAcross the world, women make up 64.5% of the visually impaired population. Over the last…
- Getting Ready for World Sight DayAcross the globe, many suffer from vision loss and/or blindness that could have been avoided…
- Does altitude affect vision loss?Across the developing world, there is a multitude of reasons that many people suffer from…
- World Sight DayThis month, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) launched its Love Your Eyes global…
- Child eye health: Everything you need to knowChildren across the globe continue to suffer from vision loss, which could be prevented or…
- The socioeconomic effect of curing cataractsThe World Health Organization states that around 2.2 billion people worldwide suffer from some type…
- Child Blindness In Low And Middle-Income Countries | #WorldSightDayTackling blindness is part of the UN initiative that aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goals…
- Tej Kohli and Dr Ruit: Collaboration shows lasting effectiveness in curing cataractsOne of the core senses that inform us of our surroundings is sight. Without it,…
- Equality and eye health: Is the gender gap closing?Historically, females have experienced their fair share of inequality. Campaigning, research and awareness have meant…
- Bhutan — The Kingdom of SustainabilityAfter the success of the last year, the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation is beginning to move…
- What drives London philanthropist Tej Kohli?Tej Kohli enjoys an enviable lifestyle which reflects the wealth that he has amassed since launching…
- Regaining Sight Is a Family Affair | #2030InSightFor many people, when their sight is lost so is their independence. 81-year-old Singye’s story…
- Journey to Sight — shop owner and mother has vision restored| #2030InSightThis month, the Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation traveled to the Kingdom of Bhutan on a mission…
- The Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation: The organisation that is eliminating extreme poverty by curing blindnessThe Tej Kohli and Ruit Foundation is an organisation that has cured over 17,000 people of…
- The Correlation Between Poverty and BlindnessBlindness and visual defects have become increasingly prevalent in many developing countries across the world….
- On The Brink of Poverty | #2030InSightOn a hot and humid day in Kapilavastu, Hari Pokhrel often spends his day sitting…
- The Importance of Screening Camps | #2030InSightBefore any surgeries take place, be it at a regional hospital, or at an outreach…
- Ophthalmology students supporting screening camps | #2030InSightOphthalmic Assistants are mid-level ophthalmic professionals, and are considered the backbone of the eye care…
- 3 Months Later — Krishna Bahadur MajhiThis camp turned out to become one of the biggest outreach camps held. 333 patients,…