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Organisation:Fred Hollows
Location: Bangladesh
Photographer: Al Amin
For decades, 65-year-old rickshaw puller Mohammed Ali worked tirelessly to support his family until poor vision left him helpless. At a World Sight Day camp by Mazharul Haque BNSB Eye Hospital, supported by The Fred Hollows Foundation and ANCP, a simple pair of glasses restored his sight, independence, and hope.
For over 40 years, Mohammed Ali, a 65-year-old rickshaw puller from Jamtola, Chandpur Sadar, pedaled rickshaw through sun and rain to feed his family. Every turn of his rickshaw’s wheel carried the weight of love for his two daughters and son, and the strength of a man who never gave up.
Six months ago, his world began to fade. His vision dimmed, and with it, his ability to earn. The man who once moved with purpose now struggled to find his way. His meager income could barely keep food on the table, let alone afford a doctor’s visit.
Then came a moment of hope. During World Sight Day, Mazharul Haque BNSB Eye Hospital held a special eye camp for drivers and rickshaw pullers. With quiet determination, Mohammed Ali made his way there. After a simple eye exam, doctors diagnosed him with a refractive error and provided him with spectacles.
When he put them on, everything changed. The world came rushing back in color and clarity. Tears welled in his eyes, not from sadness but from joy. He thanked The Fred Hollows Foundation, ANCP, and Mazharul Haque BNSB Eye Hospital for restoring his sight, dignity, and independence.