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Annual General Meeting of Vision Aid Overseas 2020

It is time for the Annual General Meeting of Vision Aid Overseas. This year it will be a little different. We invite you, our valued Members, to join us online for a virtual AGM at from 5pm – 6pm on Friday 6th November 2020.
BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal - Resources

Here you will find a range of resources to help you promote our charity appeal on BBC Radio 4 this October 4th and 8th. Thank you for your support!

World Sight Day 2020

Find out why you should be celebrating World Sight Day with us this October.
Primary Eye Care update in Sierra Leone

Our team in Sierra Leone have been working hard to carry out the second year of our Primary Eye Care pilot. The project aims to reduce the prevalence of Uncorrected Refractive Error in children and adults across Kenema district, in eastern Sierra Leone.
Oti Mabuse talks about her support for Vision Aid Overseas

'My glasses...have given me the confidence to achieve all my goals and dreams…and I would love that for more people’. Hear Oti Mabuse on why she supports Vision Aid Overseas.
Tune in to our BBC Radio 4 appeal with Oti Mabuse

VAO will broadcast a BBC Radio 4 charity appeal on 4th and 8th October 2020, presented by the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse. Share. Listen. Give.
Vision Aid Overseas' glasses recycling scheme permanently closed in 2020

Vision Aid Overseas has ended its recycling scheme in the UK and will no longer accept used spectacles from the public, optical sector, and community groups.
Success for School Based Eye Health pilot

Vision Aid Overseas has successfully completed a School Based Eye Health (SBEH) pilot in the Kafue District of Zambia.
Global health includes eye health

Vision Aid Overseas welcomes the World Health Organization’s resolution on implementing the recommendations of the World Report on Vision.
A thank you message from our Chair, Professor Nora Colton

Our Chair, Professor Nora Colton, reflects on the last six months and sends a personal message of thanks to our supporters.
Vision Aid Overseas helps tackle COVID-19 in Zambia

Our Country Director in Zambia, Godfrey Mwelwa, reflects on the impact of Coronavirus and gives an insight into what this has meant for Vision Aid Overseas, working on the frontline of public health.
Our Chief Executive updates our supporters - rising to the challenge of the Coronavirus crisis

A letter from Nicola Chevis, CEO with important updates on our eye-health programmes, recycling, reducing costs, raising money and more, as we respond to the Coronavirus crisis. Thank you for all your support.