THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Fred Hollows Foundation has released their 2021 Annual Report, showcasing the global outcomes and development towards ending preventable blindness. 

The Fred Hollows Foundation has a very clear goal: we’re putting an end to avoidable blindness. When this day comes, people in developing countries will get the same quality eye care the rest of the world takes for granted – and we won’t stop until this is done.

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Since its humble beginnings in Fred and Gabi’s kitchen, The Foundation now works in more than 25 countries and has restored sight to over 2.5 million people.

Since that time, The Foundation’s global work has been driven from its head office in Sydney but in 2015 has expanded its operations in Asia with the establishment of a new office in Hong Kong.  The Foundation’s Hong Kong office will act as a regional hub to support its ever-growing Asian program work, which accounts for the world's 30%'s blind.  China accounts for 20% of the world’s blind live.
 
We are driven by Fred’s vision to eliminate avoidable blindness. We believe that collaboration, getting things done with integrity and that empowering local communities is the best way to make a difference.
 
Today, there are 36 million people in the world who are blind – but many don’t need to be. We focus on preventable and treatable diseases such as cataract, trachoma and diabetic retinopathy. Our in-country work involves local training and providing affordable technology, so doctors, nurses and health care workers can recognise, diagnose, refer and treat eye problems in their communities. We use research to improve our understanding of avoidable blindness, then use our findings to implement strategies and advocate for change.    
 
The Foundation is overseen by our Board of Directors, which includes Gabi Hollows. CEO Ian Wishart leads day-to-day operations, and we’re still advised by Fred’s great friend and fellow humanitarian, Dr Sanduk Ruit. We are independent, not-for-profit, politically unaligned and secular.

Learn more about The Fred Hollows Foundation here