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This week, Ella joins the IAPB Board, See to Earn India inaugurates a project for weavers and artisans in Varanasi, and we get to know more new team members in Nigeria.
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Our CEO, Ella Gudwin, has joined the board of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)!
The IAPB is an international alliance that promotes eye health at a global scale. In the just the past few years they have spurred remarkable accomplishments in our sector through their coordination with member organizations, including VisionSpring.
Ella joining the IAPB board coincides with VisionSpring stepping up our commitment to them by upgrading to a "Band A" membership status.
To learn more, read the announcements that INVISION Magazine and Optician Online made on these developments.
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Inauguration of BASIX Weaver and Artisans Project | |
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Last week, we launched a new See to Earn project to reach weaver and artisan communities in Varanasi.
This initiative is done in partnership with BASIX, an institution focused on promoting sustainable livelihoods for women and low-income communities across India. It will run through the first quarter of 2024, and we expect to connect with thousands of weavers, artisans, and their dependents.
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This week, we're welcoming two new team members in Nigeria. | |
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Abimbola Ogundirahun - Country Manager, Nigeria
Based in Lagos Nigeria, Abimbola is a dedicated commercial lead with a strong background in sales and project management.
She brings 15 years of managerial experience in both the healthcare and consumer goods industries.
In her free time, Abimbola likes to meet new people, listen to good music (mostly R&B), and also enjoys spending time with family.
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Titilayo Williams - Human Resource & Admin Manager
Titilayo Williams is a seasoned professional with more than 12 years of corporate experience in Human Resources, Projects, and Facilities management.
She holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources International (SPHRI) certification and an MBA from the Lagos Business School.
Titilayo is a dedicated mother of three children with deep interests in fashion, languages, and cuisine.
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Welcome to VisionSpring, Abimbola and Titiluye! | |
Sonia Bolsters MERL Capacities | |
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Congratulations to Dr. Sonia Pant (Senior Lead, Global MERL) for completing two certificate programs that deepen VisionSpring's MERL expertise.
Sonia completed a course on Economic Evaluation in Public Health from the Center for Disease Control, and another on Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from John Hopkins University.
Go Sonia!
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Just weeks after moving into a new office, the Bangladesh team has opened their first-ever warehouse space.
These are exciting infrastructure upgrades for us as we continue to grow our impact there!
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And our Nigeria team is expanding quickly as well!
Last week, we held a team building evening with a shared meal, games, and introductions with our newest team members: Abimbola Ogundirahun, Titilayo Williams, and Blessing Ibah.
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A very special night with the team in New Delhi.
Priya Bedi celebrated her wedding this week and several team members joined in on the fun.
Congratulations, Priya!
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WHO's Science in 5: Adult eye care | |
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In December, we shared a World Health Organization (WHO) video on how to protect your children's eyes. Dr. Stuart Keel (WHO Orthoptist) recently featured in a follow-up video, this time focusing on tips and best practices for adult eye care.
Click here to watch.
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Thank you for contributing to this week's content: Ella, Sulekha, Sonia, Nayeem, Alfred, Vikash, & Annu.
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