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February 05, 2013

Through the ORBIS Lens: New Sight, New Ambition

“Through the ORBIS Lens” is a collection of photos showcasing the issues surrounding global eye health. Each week ORBIS will share our best photographs highlighting our efforts to eliminate avoidable blindness around the world.

 

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“I can see much better now, I can use even my smallest tools when repairing shoes. I have been able to make other kinds of stitches and polish shoes much better. I have a new ambition — to make shoes instead of just fixing old ones"

- Juma Twaha, Tanzania

Learn more about Juma's story: http://bit.ly/14CkTmn

 

Photo: Patrick Saine

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