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  • We can end avoidable blindness by 2020

    Will you be part of the worldwide campaign to end avoidable blindness by 2020? Right now a new Action Plan is being developed by The World Health Organization to set out the work needed to eliminate avoidable blindness by 2020. The Action Plan needs engagement and input from Member States and non-government organisations across the globe.

  • The price of sight

    The price of sight: The global cost of eliminating avoidable blindness

  • Jet - Shine on for Fred Hollows

    A video tribute (full version) to Australian eye surgeon Fred Hollows, featuring music by Jet. Thank you to Jet and all The Fred Hollows Foundation's supporters for helping Fred's work to shine on.

  • Zeineb

    Fred Hollows spent the last years of his life working to restore sight in Eritrea, Africa. It was a country close to Fred's heart and The Fred Hollows Foundation is proud to be carrying on his work. This video tells the story of three year old Zeineb, who was born with cataracts in both eyes. Thanks to The Foundation's supporters and the work of local doctors, Zeineb's life has been changed forever.

  • Restoring sight and dignity

    In recognition of International Women's Day 2011, The Foundation released this video showing how blindness affects people in the developing world. Young girls in particular often have to sacrifice their education to care for a blind family member. The Fred Hollows Foundation's goal is to restore sight and dignity one eye operation at a time, and we couldn't do it without your support. Thank you.

  • Ending avoidable blindness

    Fred Hollows had a vision of ending avoidable blindness. With the help of our partners and supporters, The Foundation is working to make Fred’s vision a reality. An estimated 39 million people around the world today are blind. Four out of five don't have to be.

  • Gulin Gulin women release art book to keep culture alive

    An arts and crafts book created by Aboriginal women living in Jawoyn country, east of Katherine, has been launched as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations in the Northern Territory.  Miabala Wei - Art and craft our way is a step-by-step guide to modern and traditional Indigenous craft practices. The book was developed by local artisans attending Gulin Gulin Women's Centre, with input from an arts specialist with strong connections to the people of Katherine, and support from The Fred Hollows Foundation.

  • Yim

    Special report by Brian Doolan, CEO More than anything, Yim Noang longed to see the face of her granddaughter, Sun Doaun. Of all her grandchildren, it was Sun who most often missed school to lead her around their village and watch out for her.

  • Josephine

    Rwanda: On one catastrophic day in 1994, armed gangs swept into Josephine’s Rwandan village and she lost almost all her family. Then, five years ago, she lost her sight. There is no way to give Josephine back her family. But we were able to restore her sight.

  • Simila

    Special report by Brian Doolan, CEOKenya: Rose has never seen the face of her youngest daughter Simila – a beautiful, laughing little girl who never leaves her mother’s side.

  • Kamala

    Special report by Brian Doolan, CEO Nepal: Kamala had been a keen student, but after losing sight in her eye she had to give up her studies and her hopes for a better future. A difficult existence Kamala had been a keen student, but after losing sight in her eye she had to give up her studies and her hopes for a better future.

  • International Women’s Day – celebrating 100 years

    This month is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion, The Foundation is shining a spotlight on inequities we are working hard to address in Indigenous Australia and around the world. Gender equality is crucial to economic development and poverty reduction. See how The Foundation is helping to improve the lives of women through our Indigenous and International programs: