We are devastated to announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Giulio Venturi. Giulio has been a much-loved member of the VAO team since joining us as Vision Centre Supply Manager in July 2011. Read more
1.2 billion people cannot see clearly because they don’t have the glasses they need. Will you help bring Christmas into focus this year? Read more
Vision Aid Overseas has ended its recycling scheme in the UK and will no longer accept used spectacles from the public, optical sector, and community groups. Read more
No one lives in poverty because of poor eyesight; no one lives with poor eyesight because of poverty. Read more
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Billion dollars worth of productivity is lost every year because so many people do not have the glasses they need to see properly to do their job.
Eye tests have been carried out through Vision Aid Overseas activities in the last 12 months
Pairs of glasses have been prescribed through Vision Aid Overseas activities in the last 12 months
Africa has 73% more blind and visually impaired people than any other region in the world. Vision Aid Overseas works with local governments and community groups across four countries in Africa to ensure they establish and deliver their own sustainable eye care services. Find out more...
Vision Aid Overseas works to ensure that everyone, regardless of their gender, economic status and geographical location, has access to affordable eye care services and glasses. To find out how we do this click here.
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We’re counting down the days to #Christmas with our advent calendar. And here’s day number 1! 😊 Will YOU bring Chri… https://t.co/EaHbcOY2qi
How would you feel if you could not see the faces of your loved ones clearly this Christmas? For 1.2 billion peopl… https://t.co/TdCGs9uKTx
Go for Glasses will be back soon! Go for Glasses is our flexible fundraising challenge, which means you can take part anywhere! Read more