VAO has been working in partnership with Specsavers to improve access to eye care in Zambia for the past 10 years. We are integrating eye care into primary healthcare, at the community level, and into national school eye health plans. Read more
To support our School Eye Health work in Sierra Leone, Optometry Technicians at the Kenema Vision Centre have received remote training in Paediatric Optometry. Read more
Go for Glasses is our virtual challenge, which means you can take part anywhere! The challenge is back this summer, starting June 6th. Take part as an individual or a team, and choose your activity, distance and fundraising target. Register today! Read more
We are helping the 12 million children worldwide who struggle to learn simply because they need glasses. 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.
Woohoo! News flash 📰 ⚡ - eye care for all is in sight! The United Nations General Assembly have unanimously agreed… https://t.co/u0v7vzaJTc
Looking for something meaningful to do this summer? Why not give the gift of glasses? 75% of all visual impairment… https://t.co/IfWm94y7pM
Go For Glasses is on! Get active, get #fit, get fundraising and #HelpTheWorldToSee Choose your activity and distan… https://t.co/YekHVLllYt
Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to support the work of Vision Aid Overseas. Read more