The Fred Hollows Foundation

Hear from the 'God of Sight' Dr Sanduk Ruit and global trekker Alexander Campbell as they discuss the former's sight-restoring work being supported by the latter's walk around the world, thanks to Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia... #Nepal #eyehealth #fundraising #trekking cc Nepal Eye Program - Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (Official Page)

In case you missed this great #news from Specsavers about the new limited-edition frames designed by Sarrita and Tarisse King in support of our work in #Australia... #partnership #vision

Our sight-restoring work around the world just wouldn't be possible without you, there is no other way to put it. This graph shows how vital your support is in helping so many people receive the gift of sight. Thank you! Read more about the incredible impact you helped create in 2023: https://lnkd.in/gTF4NKE2 #impact #support #thankyou #eyehealth

🇧🇩 Meet Tamanna, a spirited 10-year-old from Barisal, Bangladesh, whose life changed when a doctor at her school discovered she had myopia. 👓 With the help of our supporters like you and our partners at Noor Dubai Foundation, she received a pair of glasses and can now see clearly, play with her friends, and excel in school. Your support helps children like Tamanna enjoy their childhood with clear vision! 🌟 #thankyou #EyeHealth #partnership #glasses #vision #Bangladesh

Last year, our sight-restoring work reached nearly every corner of the globe. 🌍 Check out this chart to see where our efforts went. 📊 None of it would have been possible without the support of amazing people like you. Thank you! 🙏 Discover more about the incredible impact you helped create in 2023, at https://lnkd.in/gTF4NKE2 📖✨ #impact #effective #charity

The fastest growing unmet needs for Assistive Technology (AT), such as glasses and hearing aids, are among older people, and we encourage governments, donors and other stakeholders to consider this often neglected demographic in policy and programming decisions. Comprehensive AT policies that cater to diverse age groups, from childhood through to older adulthood, are vital. Casey McCowan, Vânia de la Fuente-Núñez, MD, MA, and Lisa Johnson highlight this point, discuss Australia's commitment in the Pacific region, and explore the transformative power of assistive tech in enhancing independence and participation worldwide in this blog dedicated to celebrating the First World Day for Assistive Technology. READ more by clicking below... #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveDevelopment #AgeingPopulation cc Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dr Lucas de Toca PSM, Sarah Goulding, ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology

We're building towards a world without avoidable blindness. Literally. Last year, with the support of people like you, we helped erect, renovate, or equip nearly 2,000 medical facilities, training centres, and schools. SEE the incredible impact we made together in 2023, at https://lnkd.in/gTF4NKE2 #impact #results #development

The Fred Hollows Foundation is delighted to participate in the IAPB 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE 2024 event in Mexico City, as International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)'s Global Strategic Partner. In addition to several presentations and posters in other areas during this event, we are proud to announce the launch of our Foundation’s Quality of Refractive Error Care (Q.REC) Toolkit, a pioneering global innovation. 🌍👓 The Q.REC Toolkit leverages real-time data to elevate the quality of refractive error services, offering crucial support to policymakers, educators, and healthcare providers. We warmly invite diverse stakeholders within the sector to join us in enhancing service quality and advancing global eye health standards. A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in this initiative since concept inception. Sarity Dodson May Ho Anthea Burnett Ling Lee Farooq Awan Tokyo Bak Beatrice Varga #InSightLive2030 #2030InSight

Today was an incredible day as Jennifer Gersbeck and I had the honor of meeting Dr. Epsy Campbell Barr - former Vice President of Costa Rica 🇨🇷 and president of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent and is the founder of the Global Coalition Against Systemic Racism and for Reparations. Her passion for creating positive change in our society is truly inspiring - including her personal seven point value framework: Vision, Mission, Knowledge, Discipline, Passion, Empathy and Leadership. From her dedication to education to her tireless efforts in promoting equality and social justice, Dr. Campbell is a true role model. It was an absolute pleasure to have a conversation with her and learn from her wisdom. Thank you Epsy for a huge injection of inspiration during the The Fred Hollows Foundation session at International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) 2030 In Sight conference. Thank you for your incredible work and for being an inspiration to us all. #Inspired #InSightLive #Leadership #GenderEquality #GenderEquityInEyeHealth

I'm so proud to announce the appointment of the passionate and innovative Zachary Tan, MD and Emma Hollows to The Fred Hollows Foundation USA Board. This marks an exciting moment for FHF US as we launch our ambitious five-year strategy to end avoidable blindness globally. Zach and Emma's bold vision, transformative leadership and proven track records make them invaluable additions to our Board, to the organization, and to the millions of people whom we serve. Please join me in congratulating Emma and Zach on their appointment!  #EyeHealth #GlobalHealth#sdgs