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Applications Open for the Humanity Award 2026
In 2026, the Humanity Award is themed “Seeing Kindness · Sparking Hope.” The theme encourages children to look closely at the needs around them — to “see” with empathy — and turn their kindness into genuine actions that bring hope and positive change to others.
Honouring Michael Johnson AM
The Fred Hollows Foundation pays tribute to Michael Johnson AM, a long-time stalwart of the organisation whose commitment and leadership helped shape The Foundation from its earliest days. Michael passed away on Thursday 26 March after a short illness.
Michael was one of The Foundation’s original Board members, serving continuously since its establishment in 1992, with only two short breaks.
In 2015, Michael was invested as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the blind and vision impaired, to education, and to the community. It was an honour he so richly deserved.
The Fred Hollows Foundation extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family – his wife Paula and their sons, friends and loved ones. He will be remembered with great respect, gratitude and affection by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.
We see a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired. In 2024, our global impact was profound:
8,102,299
People screened.
562,213
Eye operations and treatments performed.
16,548,100
People treated with antibiotics for trachoma.
178,638
Pairs of glasses distributed.
66,852
People trained including community health workers, teachers, and surgeons.
3,697,621
School children and community members educated in eye health and sanitation.
1,084
Medical facilities, training centres and schools built, renovated or equipped.
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
