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5 reasons why donations are the best gift idea

By Latika Mani | Posted 17/12/21

Do you have a special occasion coming up? Looking for a Christmas gift idea? Here are a few reasons why you should ask your family and friends to donate to a charity on your behalf.

What is impact philanthropy?

By Angela Topping | Posted 29/11/21

Impact philanthropy is considered charitable giving that creates lasting change in society. The purpose of philanthropy is to create social change and a fairer world, where everyone has equal opportunities and access to resources.

Meet Shinee Hammond

By The Fred Hollows Foundation | Posted 26/11/21

Shinee, 25, is a proud Ngemba woman who was born and raised in Brewarrina, a small town 90km north of Bourke with a population of just over 1,000 people. Shinee is completing a traineeship aimed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples at The Fred Hollows Foundation.

Restoring sight during a pandemic: toddler Tiek's story

By Aildrene Tan | Posted 12/11/21

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos around the world. The sight-restoring work of The Foundation was impacted, with some resources diverted to support COVID frontline workers. Despite these disruptions, we continued providing sight-saving surgery in countries like Lao PDR.

Vale Jilpia Jones AM: Trailblazing Aboriginal nurse

By The Fred Hollows Foundation | Posted 02/11/21

The Fred Hollows Foundation pays tribute to life member and trailblazing Aboriginal nurse, Jilpia Nappaljari Jones AM.

Kenya and Uganda hold historic cross-border Trachoma Mass Drug Administration launch

By The Fred Hollows Foundation | Posted 02/11/21

Kenya and Uganda have conducted the first ever cross-border mass drug administration (MDA) to eliminate the blinding eye condition trachoma. The MDA supports the World Health Organization recommended best practice that ensures full coverage of pastoral communities residing across country borders.

Why immediate action on climate matters to eye health for all, but especially women and girls

By Louisa Syrett & Brooke Blanchard | Posted 02/11/21

The economic, social, and cultural norms that make women and girls in low- and middle-income countries more susceptible to poverty, are the same factors that put them at greater risk of vision impairment and climate change related events.

Investing in eye health research

By Elise Moo, Yadira Perez-Hazel & Cathy Malla | Posted 28/10/21

The Fred Hollows Foundation invests in high impact research and innovation to discover new and better ways to reach more people with high quality eye care that is cost-effective and easily accessible.

Why is social justice important?

By Jennifer Merryweather | Posted 25/10/21

We should all stand in solidarity and push for social justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in order to address this inequity. That’s why The Fred Hollows Foundation cares about social justice.

How to be an ally to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

By Ian Wishart | Posted 22/10/21

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples need all Australians to support their leadership and their fight for equity by standing next to them as true allies. Here are a few ways you can be a good ally too.

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