Colombia

  • The high poverty rate in Colombia means many patients risk permanent blindness while waiting for treatment at public hospitals. Additionally, 40% of children in underserved areas have never had an eye exam, and many cannot afford glasses. This leads to children dropping out of school to work. Your initiative is crucial in providing affordable vision care and helping break the cycle of poverty by enabling children to stay in school.

  • We support private local doctors with cataract supplies to keep costs low and help those who have been on waiting lists for several years for their cataract surgeries from government hospitals. We also make a significant impact by providing vision care for Colombian children by involving optician residents and partnering with schools, governments, hospitals, doctors, and strategic partners. Screening over 25,000 children annually shows the scale of our efforts. With just $10, donors can give a child the gift of sight through affordable glasses.

Our Partners

Currect Projects

Colombia
Annual Report
2024

Patients screened:
45,984

Glasses Donated:
6,146

Surgery patient in Colombia

Surgeries:
205

Outreaches:
469

See all annual reports here.

Our eye care programs are sustainable thanks to the generosity of local corporations and partners.
Let’s work together!

Corporate FAQ

  • Every $10 USD (38 Mil COP)  provides a full eye exam and a pair of quality glasses to a child in need. Your company can sponsor any number of children — from a single classroom to an entire school. We’ll share impact reports, photos, and stories so your employees and clients see the difference their support is making.

  • Yes! We train volunteers to help with basic school vision screenings. No prior medical experience is needed. Your team will work alongside eye-care professionals to identify children who need further exams and glasses. Volunteering is a powerful way for employees to engage directly with the community.

  • Running vision screenings requires equipment, transport, and materials. Companies can underwrite logistics by:

    • Covering transportation to remote schools

    • Supplying meals/snacks for volunteers and children

    • Supporting the distribution of glasses and eye-care equipment

    This type of sponsorship ensures we can reach more schools and children every month.

  • Yes! Through our Adopt a School program, your company can fund screenings, exams, and glasses for every child in a selected school. We’ll work with you to choose a school in need, brand the program with your company’s name, and provide updates so your team sees the impact firsthand.

  • Your company can be a voice for children’s vision by:

    • Sharing program highlights on your corporate social media channels

    • Displaying posters or flyers in your offices/stores

    • Hosting internal “Vision Days” to inform staff and customers

    • Connecting us with other businesses or community groups that may want to help

    Every share multiplies impact — more awareness means more children can see and succeed.

    • Demonstrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) locally

    • Engage employees through meaningful volunteering

    • Strengthen your community brand presence

    • Receive recognition on CharityVision Colombia’s webpage, newsletters, and events

Stories from the field

Nuskin and QuieroVer: Empowering Vision in Cundinamarca, Colombia's Indigenous Community.

Nuskin Force For Good partners with CharityVision to fight against needless blindness in Colombia.

Meet The Team

  • Country Director

    “As a director, I can realize the dreams instilled in me by God and my parents as an Optometrist. This is not just about professional advancement; it holds personal significance. It allows me to contribute knowledge to the fight against blindness.”

  • Email: guiomar@charityvision.org

    Colombia Facebok Page

  • Coordinator

    “As an optometry student, being a part of CharityVision feels like a gift from God. I have a passion for helping people and applying my skills in real-life situations. It brings me immense joy to enhance the quality of life for numerous children in vulnerable conditions. I am grateful to witness firsthand the impactful work CharityVision carries out and the positive changes it brings about.”

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Would you like to partner or support our programs in Colombia?

100% of your donation funds sight-restoring services.