Our team

Founded in 1985 Vision Aid Overseas has been helping some of the poorest people in the world to see properly for over 30 years. Whether you are a teacher in Ghana, a seamstress in Zambia, or a school pupil in Ethiopia, poor eye sight can have a devastating impact on your life and livelihood.

Honorary Vice Presidents

Vision Aid Overseas has Honorary Vice Presidents who help the charity to raise awareness of its work and support our vision of a world in which everyone has access to eye care and spectacles.Read more

Our staff

We love to hear from our supporters, so please do contact us if you have any questions. We are always happy to help.Read more

Our trustees

The trustees of Vision Aid Overseas have ultimate responsibility in law for the charity, its assets and activities. Our Trustees have a wide variety of backgrounds and experience and bring different skills and expertise to the Board.Read more

Latest

Adopt a school with Essilor resources

Through the Adopt a School initiative, Essilor will be ensuring that each and every child at adopted schools will receive an eye test and if needed, a pair of glasses to correct their vision.

Adopt a school with Essilor

Through the Adopt a School initiative, Essilor will be ensuring that each and every child at adopted schools will receive an eye test and if needed, a pair of glasses to correct their vision.

Towards A Common Vision

Vision Aid Overseas supports the plea for glasses in the Commonwealth

Why No-One Should Be Left Behind

The simple reality is that, as the world population grows and ages, we cannot afford to leave anyone behind when it comes to the provision of eye-care services.