Eyes of the world coordinated the field data collection phase of the RAAB study (Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness) in the Mopti region throughout July, in collaboration with the National Eye Health Programme, the Regional Health Directorate and the technical teams involved, following the criteria and technical standards of the IAPB. The data collection took […]
The Eyes of the world Foundation has presented the results of the pilot project for the Eyes nearby initiative, a programme designed to bring eye care closer to vulnerable groups in the local community. After 25 years of international cooperation, the organisation has brought its work to Barcelona through a pilot project carried out between […]
As part of the cooperation agreement in Bolivia between Eyes of the world and the Autonomous Municipal Government of Entre Ríos (Tarija), an eye examination campaign was carried out for 79 pupils (46 girls and 33 boys) from schools in the communities of Salinas, Potrerillos, Timboy, Ñaurenda and Bourdeth O’Connor. The campaign was made possible […]
The educational project promoted by Eyes of the world to raise awareness among young people about inequalities in eye health has come to an end with a closing event held at CaixaForum Barcelona, where the short films produced by the participating students throughout this academic year were presented. “A cinematic look at inequalities in eye […]
In a complex context, with security problems and limitations of all kinds, bringing eye care to the most vulnerable populations in the Mopti region is a real challenge. For this reason, Eyes of the world plans in great detail the coordination and management of campaigns to reach the largest possible number of girls and boys, […]
As part of the actions carried out by Eyes of the world in Mozambique to reduce avoidable blindness in the Inhambane province, the first-ever cataract surgery campaign at the Panda Health Centre took place from 4 to 8 May. This pioneering activity marked a historic milestone, as the district does not have specialised ophthalmology services […]
The 2026-2030 Strategic Plan drives a new stage of growth with a clear objective: to broaden the impact of eye health projects, with a deeper, more sustainable and more transformative approach. To achieve this, we are strengthening public health systems and local capacities —from primary care to referral hospitals— and promoting comprehensive care that takes […]
A delegation from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) travelled to the Sahrawi refugee camps and visited two of the Eyes of the world projects that have received funding from the agency: the Ophthalmology Centre at Rabuni National Hospital and the Bechar Ophthalmology Centre. On 6 May, Jaime Puyoles, general coordinator of Spanish […]
In March, eye examinations began in nurseries and primary schools across the Sahrawi refugee camps. To carry out this work, teams were organized consisting of optometrists, assistants, and staff from Eyes of the world, who were responsible for coordinating visits, speaking with families, and recording all the data for digitization. During the month of April, […]
On 25 March, the official opening ceremony for Phase I of the new Ophthalmology Block at Inhambane Provincial Hospital took place in Mozambique, marking a significant milestone in strengthening eye care services in the province. The construction of this centre is part of a project promoted by Eyes of the world to support the right to […]
Blindness and visual impairment remain a major public health problem, particularly among older people and vulnerable populations. Bolivia, moreover, faces additional challenges due to its geographical diversity and inequalities in access to eye care services. Therefore, having up-to-date and reliable information is essential for planning public policies, prioritising regions and improving service coverage. With this […]
Thanks to the collaboration and funding of the Barcelona City Council, Eyes of the world is carrying out the project called “A cinematic look at inequalities in eye health”. It is a service-learning project in three educational centers in Barcelona (FEP Santa Teresa de Lisieux, INS Quatre Cantons and INS Francisco de Goya) that helps […]
