Vision Aid Overseas

Towards A Common Vision

Vision Aid Overseas supports the plea for glasses in the Commonwealth Read more
Why No-One Should Be Left Behind

The simple reality is that, as the world population grows and ages, we cannot afford to leave anyone behind when it comes to the provision of eye-care services. Read more
Vision Aid Overseas hosts a call to action event at the House of Commons, London

The event, which was attended by over 100 delegates, was calling on all governments, development partners and stakeholders in all countries to take meaningful action to support Universal Eye Health coverage by 2020. Read more
London Marathon 2018 Team

The Hakim Group, 'super 7' London Marathon team are aiming to raise a total of £14,000 for Vision Aid Overseas. Read more
Target £14,000 Raised so far £12,848
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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

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The Hairy Haggis Marathon Relay

Vision Aid Overseas is calling on all team players to join us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for the Hairy Haggis team relay. Read more
Start: 27^th May, 2018 at 10:00am

End: 27^th May, 2018 at 12:00am

Published: 12^th December, 2017

Updated: 23^rd January, 2018

Author: sarah Namusobya

Location: Potterrow, Edinburgh
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If you are an Optometrist, Dispensing Optician or Optical Technician your skills could help change lives. To find out more, why not join our next Volunteer Training Course Read more