Midesko and Urgo are a blind husband and wife that became blind at the same time due to eye disease, probably from bacteria, that was not cared for. They had to live with and rely on family members for their basic needs for ten years. During our screenings, we discovered that both had cataracts and scheduled them for surgery.

Engage Now Africa’s Ethiopia Country Director Diana Bingham said, “This cute couple came together on the same day, eagerly anticipating the surgery that would finally allow them to see one another.” The day after their surgery, they were able to remove their bandages, and all experienced a tender moment as this sweet couple beheld each other and their beautiful grandchildren, many of whom they had never been able to see and some of whom had been caring for them for years.

“It was so rewarding to see them walk out hand in hand, not because they were taking care of one another, but because they were able to see one another and walk out of the hospital together.”