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

Current Projects

Sending Equipment

CharityVision’s warehouse plays a crucial role in the fight against blindness by serving as the central hub for acquiring, sorting, and shipping eyeglass frames and lenses to Uganda. Thanks to generous donations from optical companies and supporters, our warehouse team meticulously inspects, organizes, and packages thousands of frames and lenses. We are currently preparing their very first shipment ever to ensure our local eye care partners in Uganda receive the necessary resources to provide life-changing vision correction.
New Partnerships

Country Director Juliet Nalubowa is connecting with new partners. Our 2025 goal is 18 partnerships with local hospitals and clinics, doubling our efforts from 2024.
School Eye Screenings

The Uganda team aims to collaborate with schools and businesses to ensure that children in need receive accessible eye care. This marks the inaugural year for the program's implementation. There is an urgent demand for portable equipment to be delivered to outreach events, along with additional personnel or technicians to assist with screenings.

Our Team

“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 Facebook Page

“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.”

GLASSES DONATED:
6,146

OUTREACHES:
469

PATIENTS SCREENED:
45,984

SURGERIES PERFORMED:
205

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Stories from the field

A $25 Dollar Donation Changed Samuel's life forever

Thanks to donors like you, Samuel, a 6-year-old boy from Colombia, received vital assistance for his cataracts. Your generosity prevented him from losing his sight. Samuel now has prescription glasses and is excited for his upcoming surgery!
Carmen, 15 years old

When Camen’s mother passed away, helped Carmen after her mother's passing left her to care for her siblings and father. Through our school screening program, she received prescription glasses that improved her deteriorating vision and reduced her constant headaches.
CharityVision won a "Partnership Against Blindness" Award

Guiomar, our Country Director in Colombia, received a “Partnership Against Poverty” award for helping overcome poverty through eye care accessibility in vulnerable communities.