Vision Aid Overseas

London Marathon 2021

Become a Vision Hero and join Vision Aid Overseas for an unforgettable experience running the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon. 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
The Kailahun Eyecare Project

Did you know that in Kailahun District, in the east of Sierra Leone, there are only two people who can provide eye tests and glasses to over half a million people? Will you help Lansana and Ismail get the equipment they need to provide eyecare? 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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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

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