by rjadmin | Sep 24, 2026 | Challenges, Community Aid, Uncategorized
While looking through the archives, I came across this article written by Dianne McKillican for the Rayjon newsletter in June 2001. I was struck by how relevant it still feels 25 years later. We are still surrounded by fundraising campaigns that show children in their...
by rjadmin | Aug 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Saint-Marc, Haiti has been isolated and surrounded by gang violence over the past months, but the team doesn’t quit, they pivot. More than ever, the mountain communities surrounding Saint-Marc are what Renaud, Director of RSCH, calls a ‘red zone.’...
by rjadmin | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
We are so proud to share this story from the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, featuring our very own Rayjon Eyeglass Team member Dr. Christian Anderson. Dr. Anderson was a recipient of Rayjon’s Recent Grad...
by rjadmin | Feb 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ben McKillican was a quiet, behind-the-scenes organizer and leader who exemplified Rayjon’s focus on establishing strong relationships with partners and communities in the Dominican Republic. Despite his limited Spanish, Ben had an extraordinary ability to communicate...
by rjadmin | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
It is with immense sadness that we share news of John Barnfield’s death. At the same time, it is with deep gratitude that we celebrate John’s life and his unwavering commitment to Rayjon’s work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic over the past 39 years, as co-founder...
