With a population of over 28 million people, it is estimated that 95% of people that need glasses in Ghana do not have access to affordable eye care services and glasses. Read more
Surrounded by some of Africa’s most beautiful landscapes, Zambia has only 44 qualified optometrists for a population of 17 million people. Read more
Located in the eastern region of Africa, Ethiopia is a rapidly developing country and is quickly emerging from extreme poverty. Read more
Sierra Leone, in West Africa, is an extremely poor country with only 3 qualified optometrists for a population of 7 million people. Read more
With half of its population living on less than one dollar a day, according to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), Africa has 73% more blind and visually impaired people than any other region in the world. Working with local Ministries of Health and Education, Vision Aid Overseas is currently supporting four countries across Africa to establish and deliver their own sustainable eye care services.