The Fred Hollows Foundation - Celebrate 10 Years with Us
In 2014, The Fred Hollows Foundation launched its first overseas office in Hong Kong to continue promoting eye health and blindness prevention work. By 2024, with efforts from all sides, the ratio has improved from 4 out of 5 people who are blind or vision impaired don’t need to be to 9 out of 10, a significant advancement. We sincerely thank the donors and supporters from Hong Kong, which has allowed us to reach further and help more individuals on the path of restoring sight.
As the first decade of The Fred Hollows Foundation's eye care initiative, our mission is to bring light to those who have lost their sight due to lack of medical resources, transforming the darkness of blindness into the sight with everyone's support.
"Teaching a man to fish.
Now the Fred Hollows Foundation has been involved in restoring sight efforts in twenty-five countries worldwide. Led by the late founder and ophthalmic authority, Professor Fred Hollows, he always pushed for change and, because of that, put in motion a legacy to end avoidable blindness. Like Fred, we're working towards a world where no person is unnecessarily blind. For everyone, no matter whether they're rich or poor, to have the right to high quality and affordable eye care.
The foundation continues to focus on training local eye doctors and medical staff, following the principle of "teaching a man to fish." We aim to help them establish their own self-sustaining medical teams.
In early 2024, The Fred Hollows Foundation collaborated for the first time with a non-profit organization in Hong Kong, ImpactHK, to provide free eye health seminars, eye disease screenings, and eyeglass services for vulnerable communities such as the homeless and low-income individuals. Moving into 2025, The Fred Hollows Foundation will continue to collaborate with various organizations, offering services to those in need and referring them to public hospitals for further examination and treatment.
Tenth Anniversary: Every Supporter's Word Drives Our Sight-Saving Mission Forward!
The Fred Hollows Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Thank you for your unwavering support of our sight-saving work, empowering us to go further and restore sight to more people.
For this milestone, we’ll be interviewing individuals who have uniquely supported our journey, sharing their experiences and contributions! Including:
Dr. Godfrey Lam | Ophthalmic Consultant, The Fred Hollows Foundation
More names will be added—stay tuned for updates!
Feature ① Dr. Godfrey Lam
Ten Years of Kindling Vision: Restoring Sight Without Rest – Dr. Godfrey Lam
Dr. Godfrey Lam, an ophthalmologist and ophthalmic consultant for The Fred Hollows Foundation, has been with the organization since its Hong Kong establishment a decade ago. His journey mirrors the foundation’s growth in Hong Kong, making his contributions profoundly significant.
As a protégé of the late Professor Fred Hollows – founder of The Fred Hollows Foundation and a pioneering ophthalmologist – Dr. Lam was deeply inspired by his mentor's compassion. This experience fundamentally shaped his approach to ophthalmology. Beyond treating patients in his practice, Dr. Lam actively participates in the foundation’s initiatives, including Hong Kong’s first eye examination and glasses fitting initiative for the homeless. He has also joined field visits to remote communities in Yunnan, witnessing firsthand how vision restoration and eye screenings save more lives and extend care to the most vulnerable.
"Helping one person means helping an entire family"
Dr. Lam firmly believes that "helping one person means helping an entire family." He understands how restoring vision to someone blinded by preventable conditions lifts both the individual and their family from economic hardship. His work transforms lives burdened by despair into stories of hope and renewed dignity.
From Professor Hollows' Protégé to Light-Bringer | A Decade of Sight-Saving, Walk the Path with You | The Fred Hollows Foundation's 10th Anniversary
Your Generosity Lights Up Lives
Over the past decade, The Fred Hollows Foundation Hong Kong has helped patients like H’Nhi regain their sight and rebuild their confidence. Every donation you make changes the future of an individual, a family, and even a whole community.
You have transformed H’Nhi’s live
Born with cataracts, H’Nhi from Vietnam lived in darkness. Her family was too poor to afford surgery. With the help of Dr Phuong, trained by The Fred Hollows Foundation, H’Nhi’s life was transformed.
"I was very young at the time, so I don’t remember everything. But now that I’ve grown up, I truly appreciate how precious healthy vision is."
— Patient H’Nhi
"Children are usually afraid of doctors and hospitals, but H’Nhi was different. She was very brave."
— Dr Phuong
After surgery, H’Nhi could see clearly again—she returned to school, played with friends, and helped her family. Today, she helps her mother raise cattle and grow crops, becoming a pillar of her family.
Your support will change countless lives.
The Power of Regular Giving
Thanks to generous supporters over the years, many more patients like H’Nhi have been given a second chance at life. Your regular donation empowers us to plan ahead: train more doctors, purchase essential equipment, and serve remote communities—eliminating avoidable blindness at its roots.
"Regaining my sight means I can help my mother and support my sister. Without that surgery, I wouldn’t be able to do these things. I am truly grateful to The Fred Hollows Foundation."
— Patient H’Nhi
Act Now — Change a Life
Every bit of support you give is key to helping someone regain their sight and live life to the fullest again. The Fred Hollows Foundation has been working in 25 countries around the world, restoring sight for thousands of people like H’Nhi—giving them the chance to see the world and embrace new possibilities.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Fred Hollows Foundation Hong Kong office. We are deeply grateful to each and every supporter. Because you have walked with us, we have witnessed countless lives transformed. This important milestone only strengthens our belief to keep moving forward, so that even more people in need can receive treatment and hope, especially those in remote and disadvantaged communities.
At this special moment, we invite you to donate and support The Fred Hollows Foundation. Your kindness will light the way for many more, allowing each life story to begin a new chapter.
WHAT IMPACT CAN YOUR DONATION BRING?
Blindness and vision impairment is a health issue, and related to a person's well-being, quality of life and development opportunities. The Fred Hollows Foundation believes that a fly-in-fly-out model is not the best way to develop a place’s eye health care. Our vision is to build sustainable, good quality and affordable eye care in remote areas of the world.
Your donation will be used to:
- Train surgeons or eye health workers
- Provide medical equipment
- Organise eye screening camps in remote areas
- Raise awareness of eye health to the public
- Invest in innovation and research
Together, we can do this
We know how to help, but there’s a lot of work still to be done across the world. Eliminating avoidable blindness can be achieved – with the help of our partners and, most importantly, you, our incredible supporters.
The Fred Hollows Foundation's work will help build the local capacity of eye health in remote areas. Doctors, nurses and community eye care staff can identify, diagnose, refer and treat various eye diseases on time in the community.
The Fred Hollows Foundation believes that a fly-in-fly-out model is not the best way to develop a place’s eye health care. Our aim is to build a sustainable eye health workforce in remote areas to help people have their sight restored.
Thank you very much for your donation! Monthly donation receipts will be mailed to your mailing address every April. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
