Help prevent avoidable blindness.
Give people a chance at a better life.
The Eye Care Foundation helps prevent and cure avoidable blindness and visual impairment in developing countries. Worldwide there are 253 million people with visual disabilities. 36 million of these people are blind, 217 million are visually impaired. A massive 89% of people with visual disabilities are living in developing countries. The impact of blindness is particularly acute for vulnerable populations in developing countries, and leads to major economic and social problems. Blind people are often no longer able to support themselves, and become fully dependent on family members and friends for their livelihood. Fortunately, in 75% of the cases the visual disability can be corrected or cured. With relatively simple, low-cost solutions, like a cataract surgery or a good pair of glasses, we can end this situation. However, without the financial help of you as a donor, it is impossible for us to achieve this.
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Anniversary book: 35 years mission Eye Care
The Eye Care Foundation (ECF) has been working for more than three decades to prevent and cure preventable blindness and low vision in low-income countries in Asia and Africa. With the support of its donors, ECF has given millions of eye patients and their families the prospect of a better life.
This unique book tells the story about the experiences and developments of the Eye Care Foundation in the past 35 years. The work of ECF continues and is by no means complete!
Featured projects
Cambodia – Ratanakiri
The current eye care department of the provincial hospital offers too little space to work effectively and efficiently, which is why we are building a new eye clinic on the grounds of the hospital.
Vietnam – Eye Exams
The percentage of visually impaired people is particularly high among children in Vietnam. Visual impairment in children can cause developmental problems. Therefore the Eye Care Foundation supports carrying out eye tests in schools.
Laos – Houaphan
The Eye Care Foundation invests in the education and training of local staff in the field of eye care. This increases the quality of eye care and ensures its sustainability.
Latest News
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Extreme floods and typhoons in South East Asia
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos are experiencing extreme floods and typhoons this month. The heavy rain season is usual for... more -
Position Opening – Board Member Medical Affairs
ECF is looking for a new Board Member Medical Affairs Position description Act as contact person: for medical /... more -
The Eye Care Foundation supports the Himalaya Eye Hospital with Personal Protective Equipment
In the last weeks, the Himalaya Eye Hospital (HEH) in Pokhara, Nepal has been using the Personal Protective Equipment... more
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The impact of COVID-19 on my volunteer assignment with the Eye Care Foundation
The impact of COVID-19 on my Australian Volunteers for International Development assignment with the Eye Care Foundation By Marguerite... more -
Director’s message – Covid-19
The Covid-19 crisis is an uncertain and complex situation and the Eye Care Foundation is doing its utmost to... more -
COVID-19 Online Course
“Understand the emergence of COVID-19 and how we respond to it going forward. The world is paying close attention... more