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Nepal: Jokh and his young granddaughter, Kamala, stumbled for two long, hot summer days through remote Himalayan foothills so that he could see again.
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| View this selection of recent and archival photographs of Fred Hollows and The Foundation's continuing work. The full collection is on display at Parliament House in Canberra until August 19. |
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| Vietnam: The Foundation's 'Sight for Children' program in Vietnam has brought life to the eyes of this little girl. |
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| Australia: Blinded by cataract, 70 year old Gilbray Alum is a former drover from the remote town of Elliot, Northern Territory. Gilbray's dream was to once again take the young men out and teach them how to hunt the traditional way. "I'll be able to hunt good when I get my eyes fixed up." |
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| Vietnam: Australian actress, Jessica McNamee, has officially joined The Foundation as an Ambassador following a visit to Vietnam where she witnessed sight being restored to the blind. |
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Kenya: Blind since birth, the fact that Kipar is still alive is a credit to his family's care. Blindness is a death sentence in a country where no one can afford to be unproductive - everyone has to work, even children.
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| Cambodia: "The happiest thing is that I can see my grandchildren's faces." A grandmother's dream comes true after five long years of blindness. |
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| Kenya: Rose and her daughter Simila live in a small village about 10 hours drive from Nairobi. Rose is almost totally blind. Having spent her life looking after her blind mother, Simila is now able to attend school thanks to a life-changing, sight-restoring operation made possible by The Foundation. |
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| Vietnam: No longer condemned to living in the shadows, six year old Chien from Vietnam is now doing well at school and has the chance of a better future. |
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| Kenya: George and Margaret are in love. For most of their adult lives they have been devoted to each other. Blinded by cataract, and no longer able to work they face a difficult and uncertain future. |
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| Pakistan: With cataracts in both eyes, Razia Beghim had completely lost her sight. With sight-restoring surgery, Razia has regained her independence and can now care for her family. |
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| Vietnam: After a life of darkness, it seemed unbelievable that Malo's sight could be restored. Cataract surgery means he can now go out in the sun without pain, and spend time with his mother. His life is changed forever. |
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| Australia: More than anything else, respected artist Langaliki Langeliki wanted to see again. She wanted to pursue her art, and be able to leave the aged care home in which she lives, to visit her loved ones. See how The Foundation is making a real difference in Indigenous communities. |
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| To mark 15 years since Fred’s passing, Gabi Hollows shares some photos of Fred from her personal collection. |
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| Kenya: A slideshow of 12 year old Lmesinae's moving story. He has been saved from a life of blindness by a sight restoring operation. |
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| Celebrating 15 years of The Fred Hollows Foundation: 1992-2007 |
