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Along with our work on the ground to drive sustainable eye health services in affected countries,we’re also campaigning for change through a host of other initiatives. 

 

The objective of these campaigns is to promote our most important messages about avoidable blindness, help raise money for the cause, and engage with communities, corporate organizations and governments. 

 

These initiatives range from global campaigns and awards, to fundraising events to advocacy actions. They are open for anyone to get involved.

 

SEE NOW 

See Now is is the world’s first global movement to end avoidable blindness, powered by The Fred Hollows Foundation, and mobilising diverse audiences to take action on eye health through digital-first storytelling. More than 20 million people globally have been reached by this innovative campaign.

 

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Humanity Awards

Professor Fred Hollows said “the greatest attribute of mankind was that we look after each other.” In that spirit the Fred Hollows Humanity Award recognises school students who follow in Professor Fred Hollows’ footsteps. The Foundation’s Humanity Awards have been running since 2012 honouring students who do great work in their communities. 

 

The award is run across Australia and Hong Kong SAR and celebrates attributes of compassion, integrity and kindness. 

 

Click below to see who can be nominated for these awards.

 

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Fred’s Big Run

 

Covid-19 has meant that for many people around the world, 2020 has been the year of isolation and lockdowns, with many rarely venturing out. That’s why The Foundation has launched a virtual event called Fred’s Big Run. 


The event is centred around our ability to help ourselves regardless of the barriers placed in front of us, all the while supporting the efforts to restore the sight of people who are needlessly blind. 

 

 

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See Nepal 2021


The Fred Hollows Foundation, in conjunction with the human charity challenge, are taking adventurers and fundraisers alike on a journey through Nepal.  

Witness first hand, the life changing work that the The Fred Hollows Foundation is doing at the Tilganga Eye Hospital and immerse yourself in Nepal, as you trek through the country and raise money in our campaign against avoidable blindness. 

 

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City2Surf

 

The City2Surf has become one of the most iconic events on the global running calendar. 

Professional runners from around the world, right through to individuals, families and friends of all ages and abilities can enter the 14km run, which takes place from the Sydney CBD to Bondi beach.

 

By making The Fred Hollows Foundation your charity of choice for the event, you can raise crucial funds to restore sight to needlessly blind people around the world.

 

Click below to learn how The Fred Hollows Foundation can set you up for the City2Surf, so you can support the fight against avoidable blindness. 

 

 

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Close the Gap

 

In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are three times more likely to be blind or vision impaired  than non-Indigenous Australians. 

 

Close the Gap is an initiative calling for this trend to be addressed and stronger action to be taken to improve indigenous eye health. 

 

The Close the Gap petition specifically, is a call to action asking the Australian Government for a firm commitment to closing the eye health gap in Australia. 

 


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