Vision Action

Access to eye care shouldn’t depend on where you’re born. Most children & families living with vision loss are in low‑income countries. That’s why we work in sub‑Saharan Africa work to deliver vital eye care. Support us by sharing or donating:visionaction.org.uk/get-involved/

We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club Worcester and its supporters @RotaryGBI. We are truly grateful for their ongoing support and generous donation during the Big Give. Learn more about their work in the article below ⬇️ ow.ly/H3AV50XIwKU

Excited for the festive season? We at Vision Action are too!🎄 From 2–9 December, every pound you donate during our #ChristmasChallenge will be DOUBLED—twice the impact for children & families in sub-Saharan Africa. Mark your calendar for 2 December so we can help change lives!🧡

🧡 Our Summer Appeal is now LIVE! 🧡 Across Africa, poor vision is holding children back from learning. But this August, you can change that. Thanks to match funding from the Chalk Cliff Trust, your donation will be DOUBLED! 👉 Donate now: ow.ly/Lp2t50WyssW

👏 Huge thanks to our funders, partners, volunteers & trainees for making our Paediatric Optometry Training of Trainers course a success! Your support means better eye care for children across Ethiopia. 💙👁️👧👦 #VisionAction #GlobalHealth #EyeHealth #Optometry

👁️ Our Paediatric Optometry trainees in Ethiopia gained hands-on experience this week at Menelik II Referral Hospital - children received eye exams, glasses & low vision aids 👓💙 #EyeHealth #Optometry #VisionAction #Ethiopia #PaediatricCare

This week, our new Paediatric Optometry Trainers have been busy learning to assess child-specific eye conditions - this plays a huge part in Vision Actions mission 👧👦👓 Big thank you to the UK volunteers assisting in the delivery of this project! 👏🌍 #GlobalHealth #EyeHealth

Huge congrats to @HannahHampton_ & @Lionesses on last night’s penalty shootout win! 💪⚽️ Hannah’s journey shows what’s possible when you give children clear sight to pursue their dreams 💙 On to the next! 🏆 #Lionesses #HannahHampton #EyeHealth #VisionAction #NoLimits

👁️🌍 We're proud to be delivering a Paediatric Optometry Course in Addis Ababa, led by Ethiopian & Ghanaian trainers, with UK volunteer support through our Training of Trainers programme. 🙏 Thank you to everyone involved! 👓 #GlobalHealth #EyeHealth #VisionAction

Sending our full support to @HannahHampton_ as England take on France! 🧤⚽ Born with strabismus, Hannah’s journey is a powerful reminder that no child’s potential should be limited by poor vision. 💪 Go smash it – we’re all behind you! 🦁

🧡 It’s #VolunteersWeek and we’re celebrating our incredible volunteers who help us change lives through better eye health! This week, we’re especially proud of three volunteers preparing to deliver paediatric eye care training in Ethiopia. ➡️Read more: bit.ly/43G6V7r

Meet 3-year-old Salome from Ethiopia. Her first eye exam was made possible by a Vision Action trained optometrist. This brought peace of mind to her dad and the exam showed her vision is perfect. 💙 Early checks = brighter futures. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4dzfhSQ

👓 Meet Emebet Teshome, an inspiring optometrist in eastern Ethiopia. Despite limited resources, Emebet is dedicated to delivering essential eye care services to her community. ➡️Read more: bit.ly/3FqkrUx #VisionAction #EyeCareHeroes #Optometry #GlobalHealth

Volunteers’ Week is back Mon 2 June – Sun 8 June 🌟 It’s time to celebrate all things volunteering! Join us in thanking all our volunteers that support us and make a difference at Vision Action. #VolunteersWeek @Volunteers_Week

👓“I want to be a doctor when I grow up.” –Alpha 🎓“I want to be a teacher.” –David Without clear vision, dreams like these can fade. In Sierra Leone, Alpha and David were struggling to see in class, until Vision Action stepped in. 🔗 Read their story: bit.ly/45kMfnS

👀 Is your child rubbing their eyes often? Sitting too close to the TV? Struggling to see the board at school? These could be signs of myopia (short-sightedness). 📅 See it. Sort it. Support their sight. 💡 Spot the signs and take action. #MyopiaAwarenessWeek 📸: WHO

“She couldn’t see the board at school and was falling behind.” – Kokebe’s mother Her myopia was holding her back, until an eye test changed everything. This #MyopiaAwarenessWeek, we’re raising awareness of how early action can change lives. ➡️Read more: bit.ly/3qje51X

👁️ Over 20% of the world’s population already has myopia and the number continues to rise. Key risk factors include: - Too much screen and close-up activity 📱 This #MyopiaAwarenessWeek, let’s spread the word and protect children’s vision for the future. 🌍 📸: @WHO

👁️ By 2050, half the world’s population could be affected by myopia. Early detection is vital, especially for children. This #MyopiaAwarenessWeek, we're raising awareness of short-sightedness and the need for better access to eye care. 👓 Every child deserves clear vision. 🧒

Great to be at @IAPB1 2030 In Sight Live! 🌟 Inspiring conversations, sector connections, and a special thank you for our copy of Clearly by @James_clearly, a brilliant guide as we push Vision Action’s work forward. #2030InSight #IAPB