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    Fundraising Safely

    During Covid-19 restrictions it is important to follow government guidelines when planning or taking part in fundraising activities. Please follow this guide to fundraise safely. Read more

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    Fundraising Ideas

    Whilst we’re all living with Covid-19 restrictions there are still a lot of ways you can fundraise and have fun at the same time. Check out this list to see what you can do! Read more

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Fundraising Safely

Fundraising Safely

During Covid-19 restrictions it is important to follow government guidelines when planning or taking part in fundraising activities. Please follow this guide to fundraise safely. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2021

Author: Matthew Bentham

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Fundraising Ideas

Fundraising Ideas

Whilst we’re all living with Covid-19 restrictions there are still a lot of ways you can fundraise and have fun at the same time. Check out this list to see what you can do! Read more

Published: 26th January, 2021

Author: Matthew Bentham

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Gift aid declaration form

Gift aid declaration form

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Published: 12th January, 2021

Author: Matthew Bentham

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The Kailahun Eyecare Project

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

Published: 5th January, 2021

Author: Matthew Bentham

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Get your fundraising guide

Get your fundraising guide

Order your fundraising guide to help you with your fundraising today. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: sarah Namusobya

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Set up a fundraising page

Set up a fundraising page

You can now set up your own fundraising page on our website. Create, share and fundraise! Read more

Published: 6th September, 2016

Updated: 27th October, 2016

Author: sarah Namusobya

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Supporter Care Charter

Supporter Care Charter

Vision Aid Overseas works to ensure that exceptional standards of supporter care are delivered across its supporter base at all times. Read more

Published: 6th September, 2016

Updated: 31st October, 2016

Author: sarah Namusobya

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Fundraise as a company

Fundraise as a company

Does your company share the same vision as us? Find out how supporting the provision of eye care in Africa can benefit your organisation and help the people who need it most Read more

Published: 5th September, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: sarah Namusobya

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Organise a fundraising event

Organise a fundraising event

The first step to fundraising is to decide what you are going to do! See our very own TOP 30 ways you could help! Read more

Published: 24th August, 2016

Updated: 13th October, 2020

Author: sarah Namusobya

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Events

Are you up for a challenge ? Why not take part in one of our events and help us change lives through the gift of sight Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2016

Updated: 9th May, 2018

Author: sarah Namusobya

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  • Fundraising safely

    During Covid-19 restrictions it is important to follow government guidelines when planning or taking part in fundraising activities. Please follow this guide to fundraise safely.

  • Fundraising Ideas

    Fundraising Ideas

    Whilst we’re all living with Covid-19 restrictions there are still a lot of ways you can fundraise and have fun at the same time. Check out this list to see what you can do!

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  • Our history

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    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.

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

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

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