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
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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Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to support the work of Vision Aid Overseas. Read more
Our ongoing School Eye Health work in Sierra Leone is seeing great results, as so far this year mobile eye clinics have visited another 79 schools. Read more