Organisation: Eyes of the world Foundation
Location: Spain

Mrs. Ubaldina could hardly see, but today she greets us from afar. She overcame her fear of surgery and, thanks to Eyes of the world, she recovered her sight. Now she sells empanadas with her daughter. Seeing again has allowed her to dream of a better future.

We helped someone who, due to the loss of her vision, couldn’t see even a palm’s length away, now greet us from 20 meters away. Mrs. Ubaldina, affected by diabetes, lost her sight due to cataracts. At first, she resisted the idea of surgery, but over time, with the support of those around her, she decided to take the courageous step that would transform her life.

Two years later, thanks to the Eyes of the World Foundation, Mrs. Ubaldina underwent successful surgery that restored her vision, but more importantly, it restored her hope. With her sight regained, she decided to start a business selling empanadas. She prepares them with dedication, while her daughter fries them, as Mrs. Ubaldina is afraid to get too close to the fire for fear it could affect her vision.

This is an example of how support can change a life. Thanks to the surgery and her courage, Mrs. Ubaldina has regained not only her ability to see but also the dream of having a better future for herself and her family.