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Every person deserves the right to clear vision. Donate today and help transform lives through the gift of clear vision.

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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.

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Our vision

No one lives in poverty because of poor eyesight; no one lives with poor eyesight because of poverty.
About volunteering

You can help the world to see by volunteering with VAO.
Chief Executive Officer
Donate and make a difference

Every person deserves the right to clear vision. Donate today and help transform lives through the gift of clear vision.
Our history

Now over 30 years old Vision Aid Overseas was founded by UK optometrists who wanted to donate their time and expertise to enable some of the worlds poorest people see properly so that children and their parents could learn, earn and build a better life.
Fundraising Team
Governance

Annual Reports, How we are funded, Child Protection Policy, Bribery Act Policy, Security and Safety Policy
Programmes Team
Zambia

Surrounded by some of Africa’s most beautiful landscapes, Zambia has only 44 qualified optometrists for a population of 17 million people.
Ethiopia

Located in the eastern region of Africa, Ethiopia is a rapidly developing country and is quickly emerging from extreme poverty.