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Virtual London Marathon 2021

Join Vision Aid Overseas for the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon, and be one of 100,000 people taking part in the world's biggest-ever marathon on Sunday 3 October.
London Marathon 2021

Become a Vision Hero and join Vision Aid Overseas for an unforgettable experience running the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon.
Become a regular giver

Every person deserves the right to clear vision. Become a regular giver and ensure we continue transforming lives now and long into the future.
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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
Zambia

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

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