No one lives in poverty because of poor eyesight; no one lives with poor eyesight because of poverty. Read more
We setup sustainable Vision Centres where patients receive free eye tests and life changing, affordable glasses, tailor made by qualified eye care workers. Read more
We are helping the 12 million children worldwide who struggle to learn simply because they need glasses. Read more
We help train staff to make sure each country we work with is self-sufficient in delivering quality eye care services. 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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Whether you ride a static bike, join a local event or take on the Prudential Ride London - Surrey 100 challenge, make a difference with every mile you cycle in 2019. Read more
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