Vision Aid Overseas

Vision For A Village

Many people do not get the eyecare they need, especially those living in isolated, rural areas. Trying to get to the places that have eyecare is difficult as roads are poor and transport costs high. We have a solution - Vision for a Village. Read more
London Marathon 2021

Become a Vision Hero and join Vision Aid Overseas for an unforgettable experience running the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon. We have four places available - so sign up today! Read more
Skill training in Sierra Leone

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
Child Eye Health

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.

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Eye tests have been carried out through Vision Aid Overseas activities in the last 12 months

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Pairs of glasses have been prescribed through Vision Aid Overseas activities in the last 12 months

Where we work

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...

How we work

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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8^thMay, 2021
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4^thMay, 2021
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29^thApril, 2021

How to leave a legacy

Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to support the work of Vision Aid Overseas. Read more

School Eye Health Update from Sierra Leone

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