Blinded by cataract, Gilbray's dream is to once again take the young men out and teach them how to hunt the traditional way. He says, "I'll be able to hunt good when I get my eyes fixed up."
Gilbray's journey
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    380 people treated in Afghanistan

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  • The Black Arm Band group receives top award

    The Black Arm Band has been recognised for their outstanding achievement in performing arts, receiving one of Australia’s most prestigious awards – The Sidney Myer Performing Arts, Group Award.

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  • The Foundation's Director of International Programs, Virginia Sarah, on a recent visit to China.
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Professor Fred Hollows examining the eye of seven year old Tran Van Giap at the Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology (VNIO) in Hanoi (Vietnam) in 1992. Photo courtesy of www.michaelamendolia.com.
"I believe that the basic attribute of mankind is to look after each other"