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Jennifer Staple in Ghana

Jennifer Staple runs the Unite For Sight program which started in the U.S., but has branched out into working overseas. She will be travelling to Ghana and then India to provide eye care to areas in need.

About the organization

Jennifer is the head of the NGO Unite For Sight, which started in the U.S., but has branched out into charitable work overseas. The organization provides eye care to people who can't afford, or simply don't have the opportunity to receive necessary treatment. The basic premise behind Unite For Sight is that everyone should have access to eye care, regardless of their ability to pay for it.

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Video: A volunteer's story
Video: A volunteer's story

Jennifer talks to Sue Gue about her experience with Unite For Sight in India, what she saw and how it impacted her future.

Video: Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Sachs
Video: Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Sachs

Jennifer talks to Dr. Sachs about the benefits of the work being done by organizations like Unite For Sight. People with poor eyesight are not able to work putting further pressure on the community.

Video: Meet the Interns
Video: Meet the Interns

Rosh and Roshan are co-presidents of Unite For Sight's Yale Chapter. They share their experiences helping at Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital in New Delhi.

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