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This week, our Clear Vision Workplaces program expands its Williams Sonoma partnership in Bangladesh, we share insights with students in India, and we introduce a global organizational calendar!

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Goal 1: Growth & Impact

Expanding Vision Care With Williams Sonoma

On January 6th, we screened the vision of workers at Zaber & Zubayer Ltd., a Dhaka-based textile mill that is affiliated with William Sonoma Inc. (WSI). This means that Bangladesh joins India and Vietnam as the third country in which we work with WSI manufacturers.

The management team at the factory were highly satisfied with our Clear Vision Workplaces program, and we have agreed to connect with a further 6,000 textile workers.

Anshu Shares VisionSpring's Story to Inspire Future Social Sector Professionals

Last week, Anshu Taneja (Managing Director, VisionSpring India) was given the opportunity to inspire students at the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM). ISDM regularly invites social enterprise leaders to share their life journey, challenges, and insights with their students.

Anshu spoke of his career path and work at VisionSpring, as well as the impact we have as an organization on communities across India. He shared his insights with a diverse group of 92 students — they stemmed from 22 different states and spoke more than 40 languages combined!

VisionSpring Extends Commitment to Inclusive Eyecare in India

The All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) recently organized a meeting to enhance the strength and inclusivity of the country's primary eyecare services.

VisionSpring was invited to share insights with other NGOs and find new ways to improve eye health initiatives. A big thank you to Rakesh Mattoo (Senior Manager, Government Partnerships) for representing us at the gathering.

Team & Culture

Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming two new members to the Bangladesh team.

Farhana Razzak — Executive, HR & Administration.

Before VisionSpring, Farhana worked with Creative Agency Ltd. and Eco Currency Ltd. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and an MBA in HR Management from Daffodil International University.

Farhana is an avid handball player and classical dancer, and also enjoys watching movies and TV series in her free time.

Sazid Ahmed — Warehouse Assistant.

Sazid has an Industrial Training certification from the Institute of Orchids Construction Ltd., and also holds a diploma in Engineering from Nobojibon Polytechnic Institute.

Sazid is originally from the Khulna District, but is currently based in Dhaka. He is very interested in traveling, and like Farhana, is also a big fan of cinema.

Welcome to VisionSpring, Farhana and Sazid!

2024 VisionSpring Calendar

This year's organization-wide calendar has been finalized and is accessible on Sharepoint.

Click here to see the 2024 calendar.

Last Round of 2024 Predictions

VisionSpring In Pictures

The Reading Glasses for Improved Livelihoods team held their first global virtual meeting of the year.

Good to see you all again: Anupam Sengupta, Chanda Chilese, Md. Abdul Motin, Julius Mujuni, and Khanindra Kalita!

First All Hands Meeting of 2024

Contributors

Thank you for contributing to this week's content: Sauda, Annpurna, Annu, Tanjina, James, Jillian, Michael, Lazar, and Anupam.

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