Join us to finish what Fred started – and help end avoidable blindness for good.
Fred Hollows was a Visionary who believed everyone – no matter where they’re born – deserves the right to sight. He knew that restoring sight could change lives, lift families out of poverty, and strengthen whole communities.
Fred showed the world what was possible. Now, it’s up to us to carry his work forward.
When you start a monthly donation, you’ll become a Visionary — part of a passionate community carrying on Fred Hollows’ legacy and helping restore sight every single month.
Why should you give monthly?
Monthly giving is the most effective way to support our work. It allows us to plan ahead and deliver ongoing support to people living with avoidable blindness in over 25 countries around the world.
Monthly donations have a multiplier effect
Your monthly gift creates a ripple of impact. It helps train local doctors who then train others, and supports clinics that continue restoring sight long after the first surgery. Month after month, you're not just changing lives — you're creating a legacy of sight that keeps growing.
It’s more convenient for you — and for us
You choose the amount, and your donation is automatically debited from your nominated account on the 15th or 28th of each month. It saves admin time and costs, and gives you full control to update or cancel anytime.
Monthly donations help us plan long-term projects
Monthly donations are our most reliable source of income. They allow us to focus less on fundraising, and more on delivering long-term projects — including investing in innovation and expanding access to affordable eye care in some of the most remote communities.
As a Visionary, you’re part of something powerful
Your monthly support helps someone see their loved ones again, return to school or work, and live life to the fullest. Together, we’re continuing Fred’s legacy — and changing lives every single month.
To say thank you, you’ll receive:
👁️ A Visionary Welcome Pack with meaningful keepsakes to remind you of the impact you’re making, including a lens cloth, and a bookmark.
📰 Fred’s Vision magazine, a beautiful calendar, and regular updates from the field showing you how your gift is transforming lives
💌 Invitations to exclusive events, where you’ll hear directly from the incredible people driving change on the ground
🏃🏽 Early access to community fundraising events like Fred’s Big Run, and the chance to join a passionate network of supporters across Australia
As a Visionary you’re not just restoring sight — you’re part of a movement to end avoidable blindness for good.
A shared vision for a world without blindness
From restoring sight to building stronger communities, our monthly givers know they’re part of something bigger. Here’s what inspires our donors to act.
"I support the Foundation because I can't imagine a world without sight—the beauty of the ocean, the majesty of mountains, and the wonder of wildlife. If my contribution can help restore sight to a child, allowing them to experience these same wonders, it fills me with happiness."
– Valerie, VIC
"Knowing that just $25 can restore someone's sight is what inspired me to support The Foundation—that’s the cost of a few cups of coffee! If I don't act on that, I can't sleep at night."
– Thierry, NSW
"Supporting The Fred Hollows Foundation not only helps them restore sight to many people each year, but it also eases the burden on families of caring for blind people. I particularly like the fact that The Foundation trains local practitioners to carry out the work—a lasting legacy."
– Peter, VIC
Your gift, responsibly spent
Every donation makes a real impact. We’re proud to say 74% of every dollar goes directly to delivering sight-saving programs. The rest supports essential fundraising and operations to keep our work going.
We see a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired. With the support of our partners in 2025, our global impact was profound.
6,136,161
People screened.
511,623
Eye operations and treatments performed.
148,885
Pairs of glasses distributed.
48,994
People trained including community health workers, teachers, and surgeons.
