OUR MISSION

Sight Should Not Be a Privilege.

In Sri Lanka, thousands of people continue to live with preventable or treatable vision problems — not because help doesn’t exist, but because it is often too far away, too expensive, or out of reach.

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THE REALITY IN SRI LANKA

Many families continue to face financial hardship following the economic crisis. When basic needs are a struggle, eye care is often delayed.

24.5%
Poverty Rate
in 2024
60.5%
Households
Lost Income
91.1%
Living Costs
Increased
22%
Households
Became Indebted
7%
Changed or Delayed
Medical Treatment

Insufficient funds remain a major reason people change or delay treatment.

VISION LOSS IN SRI LANKA

Most causes of blindness are avoidable or treatable when identified early.

150,000+
People estimated
to be blind
1.5 MILLION
People estimated
to have low vision
66.7%
Of blindness cases
are caused by cataract
90%
Of blindness
is considered avoidable

Source: National Eye Health Survey Sri Lanka (2015–2016)

WHY THIS MATTERS

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For Children

Poor vision affects learning, confidence and participation in class. Early detection can change the course of their education.

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For Adults

Clear vision supports safe work, productivity, income and the ability to provide for their families.

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For Elders

Treatable vision problems can lead to loss of independence, isolation and reduced quality of life.

Poor vision does not only affect the eyes. It affects education, employment, confidence, safety, independence and quality of life.

OUR RESPONSE — TAKING CARE CLOSER TO PEOPLE

We follow a complete pathway to ensure no one is left behind.

Identify Need
Eye Examination
Diagnosis
Prescription Glasses
Hospital Referral
Treatment / Surgery
Follow-up Care

OUR 5-YEAR MISSION GOALS (2026–2031)

We set ambitious goals and increase them every year — because more lives deserve clear vision.

180,000
Eye Examinations
150,000
Prescription Spectacles
36,000
Cataract Surgeries
20,000
Hospital Referrals
200
Schools Screened
350
Rural Eye Camps
150+
Communities Reached

These are our targets. We will be transparent about our progress every year in our Annual Impact Report.

WHAT WE DO

Our programmes are designed to remove barriers and bring quality eye care to those who need it most.

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Cataract Surgery Support

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School Vision Programme

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Rural Eye Camps

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Elderly Vision Care

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Referral Pathway

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Awareness & Education

OUR COMMITMENT TO PROGRESS

Ambitious goals. Measurable action.

We believe that if our goals feel comfortably achievable, they are probably not ambitious enough. We will set clear, measurable targets every year, aim higher, reach further and create greater impact. Whether we achieve every target or not, we will remain transparent, learn from each year, and continue pushing forward.

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LOOKING BEYOND EYE CARE

Restoring sight is where our mission begins.

As the foundation grows, we hope to expand into other areas where access remains limited — including hearing support, children’s wellbeing and educational assistance — while remaining committed to improving lives through better vision.

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Hearing Support

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Children’s Wellbeing

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Educational Assistance

Together, we can bring clear vision to more lives.

Your support helps us provide essential eye care to people who need it most.

Donate Now

£5 — Eye examination

£10 — Prescription spectacles

£250 — Cataract surgery support

£200 — Rural eye camp