Our Story
Our story begins 8 years ago, with a deep love for adventure and the mountains. Our co-founder, Elizabeth, decided to go on a 3 month sojourn to the most remote parts of the Himalayas to teach English. During her stay in a small village called Zangla, she experienced first hand, the lack of healthcare. Many of her students could not concentrate because they needed a pair of glasses. She convinced her film-maker best friend Edwin to join her, and together, they launched Sight to Sky.
Our goal is to bring primary eye care into remote communities like Ladakh. By establishing a network of mobile eye clinics and programs, we provide care that is fundamental to improving one’s quality of life. Even if we have to trek for miles to reach our destination.
We educate the community to learn how to take care of themselves better. We invest in locals who want to be part of this effort. We build up infrastructure and provide better access to primary healthcare.
Our volunteers are people who are passionate about making a difference. Volunteers are an important part of what we do and we give them a life changing experience as much as they change the lives of others.
We believe in the value of human life. We respect the local environments, culture and people we work with. We embrace change. And most of all, we think BIG.