Life is hard. We make it easier.

The World Health Organization estimates that over 600 million people in the developing world have impaired vision. In Latin American communities, 1 in 5 people live in poverty, on less than $5 a day. We know that by improving access to basic infrastructure and resources we can improve their chance of escaping cyclical poverty. But, many of these people lack in resources even more essential than basic infrastructure, necessary human functions like sight. Without their basic human functions, these people can’t take advantage of the opportunities available to them to improve their lives. The solution is simple though. We know that clear sight actually empowers students to be twice as effective in school, and increases productivity by nearly 35%. By simply giving people their vision, we sit back and let them change their own lives.

Our Mission

Life is a little easier when you can see, and our hope is to help others help themselves. It’s our belief that by giving back basic functions like sight to kids in need, we can empower them to escape cycles of poverty, allowing them to succeed in school, and obtain a better future for themselves and their families. 

What we Do 

We sponsor schools and orphanages in Latin American countries, providing glasses to children that can’t afford their own. By pairing with charities and local optometry schools on the ground, we’re able to obtain free eye exams for the kids in order to make sure that their prescription is correct. When one of our supporters buys a pair of lenses from our partners, our partners place an order for a pair of glasses for a child in need. These orders are filled school by school, and once we get enough corrective eyewear to cover an entire school, orphanage, parish, etc. we deliver the the glasses to the kids. So, the more lenses you buy, the more we can help people do their thing successfully.

How we do it

We don’t collect money because it’s not our place to make money off of you. More charities every day wind up in the news for misusing the resources they collect from people. We’ll never waste your money, because we don't collect anything but glasses. You’re the ones powering our work. In this way, not only are you taking care of #1 first, but you know where your money is going too. Because we don't collect your money, we’re a grassroots organization, and do well through word of mouth. Give a shout for us.