As part of my visit to the LRBT eye hospital, i had requested information about the support children from poor families received and how important it is for them to have their eyes checked.  So far the focus had been on adults and their operations, so i was intrigued as to how serious children and … More Eye Screening Camps for the Children in Poverty

“Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust, or LRBT is Pakistan’s largest non government organisation working to fight blindness in the country. Established in 1984, it is based in Karachi with hospitals and primary eye care centres throughout the country.” Wednesday morning a small pick up van arrived to take me to the LRBT eye hospital in a … More Visiting LRBT – Eye Hospital for the Poor

“Baji, baji,baji”… the first words being shouted at me as i my passport was handed back to me and i walked past the immigration desks, translated in English means sister and it was the porters trying to get my attention so they could assist me with my bags.  A very useful service to have but … More First day in Pakistan