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Triathlon for Vision Aid

I am running the London Triathlon on August 6 2022 and seeking donations for Vision Aid, on behalf of our remarkable friend Ciara Devine. Ciara worked as an overseas team leader for Vision Aid and the crucial work they provide across the world for something that can be so easily taken for granted.
I will be entering the Olympic distance Triathlon in London on Sunday 7 August. Ciara was a total one-off and she is missed an unimaginable amount.
Building Big Dreams with PALA in Sierra Leone

PALA and Vision Aid Overseas have partnered up to build big dreams - you can help us support a Vision Centre in the rural and remote area of the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Donate today!
Ahalya Subramanian
We have moved offices!

We moved offices! We are still in the area, but please take note of our new address if you wish to send donations to us. Remember that you are welcome to use Free Post to Vision Aid Overseas.

Building Big Dreams with PALA in Sierra Leone

PALA and Vision Aid Overseas have partnered up to build big dreams - you can help us support a Vision Centre in the rural and remote area of the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Donate today!
Formal Transfer of Programmes - VAO and VFAN

Vision Aid Overseas and Vision for a Nation would like to announce their intention to work closer together.
Eye care for all by 2030

Eye care for all is in sight! All 193 countries of the United Nations General Assembly have unanimously agreed to enshrine eye health as part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Effective Altruism and Vision Aid Overseas

Effective Altruism is a modern-day philosophy or approach on living, looking at how we can use our own individual resources to help others in need, in the most effective way to allow for the biggest impact.
VAO joins global call to declare a climate emergency

This World Earth Day, April 22nd, Vision Aid Overseas joined the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness in declaring a climate emergency and calling for action on environmentally sustainable practices in the eye health sector.
Vision Aid Overseas to take over from Optometry Giving Sight in the UK

From the end of April 2021, Optometry Giving Sight UK is closing and will be handing over its UK based operations to Vision Aid Overseas.
School Eye Health Update from Sierra Leone

Our ongoing School Eye Health work in Sierra Leone is seeing great results, as so far this year mobile eye clinics have visited another 79 schools.
School Eye Health Progress in Zambia

Thirty more teachers have been trained to screen the eye health of school children in Kabwe District, in the central province of Zambia. In total 171 teachers have now been trained and they will be conducting screening exercises later this month.
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.
Skill training in Sierra Leone

Vision Aid Overseas hosted workshops around the detection of glaucoma, supported by Jonathan Hall Opticians. To also support our School Eye Health work in Sierra Leone, Optometry Technicians at the Kenema Vision Centre have received remote training in Paediatric Optometry.