We prevent sight loss and avoidable blindness in some of the poorest parts of the world by treating conditions such as cataracts and fighting debilitating eye diseases.
Our work to protect sight
We promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities, and we campaign for disability rights so everyone has the chance to go to school, earn a living and be happy.
Our fight for disability rights
We work with governments around the world to tackle the problems at the root of avoidable blindness, and we work with local communities to support people who need it most.
See where we work
We work with local, regional, national and international partners and governments. With their help, we distribute treatments to prevent disease, carry out eye operations, advocate for disability rights and improve health services to create sustainable development projects. Find out where we work
Our vision is of a world where avoidable blindness is eliminated, and people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else. We can only get there thanks to the generosity of our supporters, so we aim to be as transparent as possible so you can be sure your money is being used wisely. Read about how we’re run
We’re proud to be a leader in our field. We are one of only nine charities ranked as ‘high performance’ by the UK’s Department for International Development, and are one of US evaluator GiveWell‘s top charities. Our awards
Learn how we spend your money to change lives around the world.
How your gift can helpEverything we do is geared towards our vision of a world where avoidable blindness is eliminated. To achieve this, we aim to be as efficient as possible.
There are many ways you can fundraise for us or donate to transform the future for people in the poorest parts of the world.
One billion people worldwide have a disability. We campaign for the rights of people with disabilities to go to school, find a job and take part fully in society.