RestoringVision

RestoringVision

Non-profit Organizations

San Francisco, California 5,005 followers

Our mission is to empower lives by restoring vision for millions of people in need.

About us

THE PROBLEM: Over 1 billion people worldwide have a vision impairment that could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed, and 81% — 826 million people — only need reading glasses to correct their sight. 90% live in low and middle-income countries and cannot access or afford the glasses they need to see clearly. People as early as age 35 are dropping out of the workforce due to presbyopia and being driven deeper into poverty for this reason: a lack of access to reading glasses. WHY RESTORINGVISION? RestoringVision is a leading global nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to vision services and eyeglasses for people living on less than $2 a day worldwide. Since 2003, RestoringVision’s interventions have transformed the lives of 28M people in need worldwide. In 2024 alone, RestoringVision’s programs will reach 5.5 million people living in poverty. RestoringVision’s proven programs are implemented in partnership with over 3,000 NGO and government partners, as the organization also serves as a leading voice and advocate for the global prioritization of eye health at the level of the United Nations and World Health Organization. WHERE WE WORK | OUR IMPACT RestoringVision works globally, and is scaling its programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Our programs unlock pathways to livelihoods, education, poverty alleviation and economic development, and health and well-being with clear vision and eyeglasses for people with presbyopia. From practice to policy, our cost-effective and life-changing programs are supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Website
http://www.restoringvision.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2003
Specialties
global health, vision programs, eye health, vision screenings, eyeglasses, reading glasses, protective sunglasses, and single vision minus glasses

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Employees at RestoringVision

Updates

  • 📣 Big news! We are excited to announce that RestoringVision has been awarded a $4 million grant from Founders Pledge to restore sight to 2.5 million people with presbyopia in India and Nigeria. This investment will enable us to implement three large-scale initiatives with our partners aimed at increasing income potential, alleviating poverty, and fostering sustained impact by increasing access to vision screening and reading glasses.    🎉 We are thrilled to collaborate with the Government of Nigeria's National Eye Health Programme, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc., Christian Health Association Of Nigeria, and other partners in Nigeria as well as with SUPREME TASK INDIA to scale up our presbyopia programs.    👓 This transformative grant will propel us to reach millions more people with the gift of #clearsight and fosters a broader global community of changemakers dedicated to creating a world where everyone who needs glasses has them.   🌐 Together, we are taking a significant step towards solving the global vision crisis. Thank you Founders Pledge and all our amazing partners!   Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e6vnsdjD #vision #eyehealth #visioncare #clearvisionforall #partnerships #globalhealth #catalyticfunding

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  • This year, RestoringVision reached incredible milestones—helping millions of people around the world see clearly. From parents reading to their children to artisans returning to work to elders seeing life’s beauty anew, the impact of restored sight is profound. Clear vision brings joy—the joy of possibility, connection, and dignity. As we reflect on this year, we celebrate the lives transformed and the smiles restored. Together, we’re creating a world where everyone can experience the joy of clear sight. ✨ Restore Joy. Transform Lives. 🎁 🔗 Give the gift of sight today: https://lnkd.in/e-x6F-nA #RestoringJoy #GiftOfSight #HolidayGiving #RestoringVision #TransformLives

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  • Happy Thanksgiving from RestoringVision! 🦃🍂 This holiday, we’re filled with gratitude for you—our supporters, partners, and advocates—who make our mission possible. Together, we’re transforming lives by restoring clear vision and unlocking opportunities for millions around the world. As we look forward to #GivingTuesday, let’s keep the spirit of generosity alive! With your help, we can empower even more individuals to see the world clearly and live their best lives. Thank you for being part of our journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, warm, and peaceful Thanksgiving! 💛 #HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #GivingTuesday #ClearVision #Donate

  • We’re proud to see how partnerships transform lives, like Marta Alemu’s in Sidama, Ethiopia. Stories like Marta’s inspire us to continue our mission of delivering clear vision to underserved communities worldwide. #PartnershipsInAction #RestoringVision #LastMileHealth #VisionForAll #GlobalImpact

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    When Marta Alemu developed vision problems, she could no longer read easily and risked losing her small business in Sidama, Ethiopia. But after learning about a vision screening at the local health post, she was treated by a community health worker trained through Last Mile Health's new non-communicable disease training module, and fitted with glasses from RestoringVision. "There were no more blurry letters—everything was clear. Reading became very easy for me," she recalls. "Now I have confidence in myself again."

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  • 👧👦 This #ChildrensDay, we’re reminded that every child deserves the opportunity to dream big and reach their full potential. Yet, millions of children around the world face barriers to learning and play due to uncorrected vision issues.👓 At RestoringVision, we’re working to ensure that clear vision is accessible to all. Through our global programs, we provide eyeglasses and vision care to underserved communities—empowering individuals, including children affected by myopia, to see a brighter future. 🌍 Together, we can combat the global vision care crisis and help children and families thrive. Join us in bringing the gift of clear vision to those in need. #MyopiaAwareness #RestoringVision #VisionForAll #ClearVisionBrightFuture

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  • 🌍 The RestoringVision team was on the ground at the International Conference on Missions last week in Lexington, Kentucky! ✨ We were thrilled to meet so many mission leaders and changemakers —and especially excited to connect with our existing partners in person. Building deeper relationships and sharing our vision for 2025 made this event truly unforgettable. 👓 Through our Community Outreach Partner (COP) Program, we’re committed to bringing the life-changing gift of clear vision to those in need—empowering individuals and transforming lives in underserved communities worldwide. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about our mission. Together, we’re creating a clearer, brighter future! #ICOM2024 #RestoringVision #VisionForAll #CommunityOutreach

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  • 🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor the courageous individuals who have served our country. 👏 At RestoringVision, we understand that many veterans face significant barriers to accessing essential eye care. With the support of our partners, we were able to provide the gift of sight to veterans, ensuring they received the vision care they needed to thrive. By restoring vision, we empower them to engage fully in their communities and lead fulfilling lives. Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice. Your bravery inspires us every day! 💙 #VeteransDay #RestoringVision #VisionForAll

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  • 👓 At RestoringVision, we are committed to transforming lives through the power of clear sight. In Ukraine, our mission has brought the life-changing gift of glasses to hundreds of thousands of people, providing hope, dignity, and opportunity. For people in both everyday settings and conflict-affected areas, these glasses are more than just lenses—they’re a bridge to better education, employment, and personal connections. Clear sight can transform lives by enabling individuals to perform daily tasks with ease, support their families, and regain independence. A heartfelt thank you to our partners Jewish Relief Network Ukraine for providing this essential support and making this life-transforming work possible. Every pair of glasses represents a renewed outlook, resilience, and hope for a brighter future. #RestoringVision #Ukraine #ClearSight #Impact

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  • 🌍 A Visionary in Action! 👓✨ We’re thrilled to share a powerful story of impact from one of our inspiring young partners, Silis Faruku! 👓✨ This summer, Silis traveled to Albania as part of his project, the Silis Faruku Albanian Vision Initiative, bringing the gift of clear vision to communities in need. What began as a school project has blossomed into an impactful mission, showing the incredible difference young leaders can make. Silis is now applying to grants to continue expanding his vision initiative, as well as applying to colleges. We’re proud to support passionate changemakers like Silis who are bringing vision to the world. Thank you, Silis, for being an inspiration! 💙 #RestoringVision #YouthLeadership #VisionForAll

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    🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Para Verte Mejor, a partnership of RestoringVision, MSH Perú, and Peruvian national government agency Pension 65, has received Peru’s Best Practices in Public Management Award in the Public-Private Partnerships category! 🇵🇪✨ This pioneering nationwide program has provided reading glasses to hundreds of thousands of people above 65 living below the poverty line, improving their independence, productivity, and quality of life.   This incredible recognition is a testament to the power of teamwork and our commitment to expanding access to vision care across Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Together with our partners, we are transforming lives by ensuring that everyone who needs reading glasses can access them. 👓💙 We would like to thank Dr. Edgar Medina Figueroa his inspiring leadership in this incredible journey. Let’s keep empowering lives, restoring vision, and bringing our shared vision to life! #RestoringVision #ParaVerteMejor #BestPracticesAward #VisionForAll

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Funding

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Grant

US$ 4.0M

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