The Fred Hollows Foundation
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Mission Statement
Our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians.
About This Cause
The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation with a very clear vision - 'A world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired.' We continue the work of the late Professor Fred Hollows, a globally renowned eye surgeon who believed everyone should have access to high-quality affordable eye care, no matter where they live. We focus on preventable and treatable diseases such as cataract, trachoma and diabetic retinopathy. Our in-country work involves local training and providing affordable technology, so doctors, nurses and health care workers can recognise, diagnose, refer and treat eye problems in their communities. We use research to improve our understanding of avoidable blindness, then use our findings to implement strategies and advocate for change. The Foundation works in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, South East Asia, the Pacific and in remote and underserved communities in Australia and has restored sight to over 3 million+ people. In Australia, One of The Fred Hollows Foundation’s main driving principles is to end avoidable blindness and improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our Indigenous Australia Program works to do everything we can to make this happen. Our program supports increased investment in and access to culturally appropriate eye care services to remote and underserved Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our aim is clear: to end avoidable blindness. In some countries, $25 can restore sight. Your support could cover the cost of a simple 20-minute operation and help transform the life of someone living with avoidable blindness.