Aug 24, 2023
My first trips to Guatemala were just after the country had signed peace accords to end their 36-year civil war. The country was starting over with the first democratic elections in about 40 years. Everyone was hopeful for a successful rebuilding of the social... 
Jun 13, 2023
Let’s talk about “game changers” or “life changers.” Perhaps you can think of an innovation or shift in your life that had a major, positive impact on how you experience the world. During a recent trip to the Ixcán, I saw firsthand how a pair of glasses can truly be a... 
Dec 3, 2022
During our eye care mission trip in August we met Juana Mendoza. Her daughter-in-law accompanied her by bus from their village in Primavera, Ixcán. She complained that her vision was very blurry and had been for several years. She said, “my poor vision doesn’t... 
Aug 1, 2022
This is Rosa. She lives in Ixcán, Guatemala. She has raised her children and grandchildren there. One of her daily chores is to strip the corn cornels from the cobs and then carry them to the village corn grinder to make dough for tortillas. As she has aged, her eye...Feb 1, 2022
2021-22 snapshot LiveWebinar 13 MARCH 2022 4 PM PDT, 7 PM EDT Meet the PeopleHear from Enfoque Ixcan’s Board and Eye Health Promoters See Our VisionDiscover what we’ve done and where we’re going. Connect with OthersJoin breakout rooms at the... 