2017 IMPACT REPORT
Vision Outreach International & Global Sight Alliance
2017 IMPACT REPORT -
changing lives... one eye at a time
TRAINING
We offer individualized MSICS training for board certified ophthalmologists. We also train trip administrators and med. techs.
MISSIONS
We administer and support short- term international mission endeavors, teaching what we know and learning from our partners.
NETWORK
There are a multitude of great eye care organizations. We try to match medical skills with the organizations that needs them most.
Impact Data from 2017 MISSION ENDEAVORS
Because of your support the following was made possible
STATS AND STORIES FROM OUR MISSION ENDEAVORS
235
patients received life changing surgical procedures
1080
patients received sight evaluations and recommendations
$602K
donated “IN -KIND” services and supplies to help the blind poor.
237
volunteers gave their time and energy to assist us
AFRICA – Four years earlier my family informed me that they could not afford the burden of my blindness. My 11 year old son and I were put out on our own to beg for our daily needs. We were walking the dusty streets when a vehicle stopped and some people asked if they could help restore my sight. I told them I had no money. They said they would take care of it.
They took me a short distance to a clinic which was run by Christian doctors. They loved us, fed us, and later performed my surgery. The next day when they removed my eye bandage, I could see for the first time in years. My smile doesn’t come close to expressing my gratitude. I told them that I can return to agriculture and provide for my family. They gave Jesus the credit for arranging everything, and for that reason, I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH JESUS!
VISION OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL / GLOBAL SIGHT ALLIANCE – 2017 IMPACT REPORT
2848 Niles Road / Saint Joseph, MI 49085 / 269-428-3300 / 269-588-0864
www.visionoutreach.org / www.globalsight.org / www.yotogo.org / classroom.globalsight.org/
Impact Data from 2017 MSICS TRAINING
Because of your support the following was made possible
I M P A C T D A T A
176
A total of indigent people received life changing surgical procedures
176
patients received sight evaluations and recommendations
$312K
donated “IN -KIND” services and supplies to help the blind poor.
14
PHYSICIANS received training and instructions in the International MSICS Surgery
CECIL – On my recent trip to San Pedro Sula, Dr. and Mrs. Mejia were wonderful hosts and treated me fantastic. I found Diego to be passionate about his work and compassionate regarding his patients. The training was just perfect. It complemented and furthered everything that I learned in the DR. I found the accommodations to be quite adequate. The meals provided by our hosts were fantastic and the number of surgeries were just right. Never once did I have the opportunity to be concerned about my safety.
My colleague and I strongly recommended that Diego make a video for his trainees to view prior to going. It would save time and help in the learning curve. Overall it was a great trip and fantastic experience. I would go again and be willing to be a resource for those struggling to consider going due to the reputation of Honduras. ~ Cecil Berlie, MD—Mayo Clinic
Impact Data from our DIGITAL RESOURCES
Because of your support, the following was made possible
IMPACT DATA FROM NETWORKING
64
International eye expeditions were available for those who desired to serve abroad.
2029
Total downloads of our FREE digital resources worth over 137K
51
Organizations are a part of our growing network to help overcome cataract blindness
96.3K
Total video views on our YouTube and Vimeo Resource Channels
Find eye mission trips at our GSA Eye Harmony Mission Map.
missions.globalsight.org
Downloadable MSICS Book
185 pages—30 videos
msicsbook.globalsight.org
CMEs Online Available
till Aug. 1, 2018
cme.visionoutreach.org
Vimeo.visionoutreach.org
videos.visionoutreach.org
VISION OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL / GLOBAL SIGHT ALLIANCE – 2014 IMPACT REPORT
2848 Niles Road / Saint Joseph, MI 49085 / 269-428-3300 / 269-588-0864
www.visionoutreach.org / www.globalsight.org / www.yotogo.org / classroom.globalsight.org/