Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) is committed to eliminating poor vision and its lifelong consequences, and to providing underprivileged people the opportunity to live a better life through better sight.
ESSILOR VISION FOUNDATION IN ASEAN
In 2014, Essilor Vision Foundation ASEAN (EVF ASEAN) was launched in Singapore by the Essilor Group with the objective of unifying its philanthropic activities in South East Asia. The Essilor Vision Foundation network currently has an active presence covering 7 regions – including EVF ASEAN and Essilor Vision Foundation USA 501(C)3 – and aims to provide vision care services to those undeserved communities who need it.
Essilor Vision Foundation continuously seeks to collaborate with other like-minded organisations in the deployment of various range of charitable initiatives including vision screenings, donation of eyeglasses, as well as educational campaigns on the importance of good vision and regular eye tests.
IMPACT OF UNCORRECTED POOR VISION
Uncorrected poor vision is the world’s most common disability. 1 in 3 people can’t see the world clearly with 90% living in developing countries, yet its impact on society is largely unrecognised. Seeing well improves everything – from being able to read and do well in school, to increasing employability and improving personal well-being. According to the World Health Organisation, 80% of visual impairment can be prevented or cured.
1 in 3
people can’t see the world clearly
$ 272 Billion
is the annual cost of lost productivity due to uncorrected poor vision
1 in 3
children suffer from uncorrected poor vision
1 in 5
drivers can’t see the road clearly
BARRIERS TO EYE CARE
AWARENESS
Too many people simply don’t know they can’t see clearly. Many of them have never had an eye test or know the impact of good vision.
ACCESS
Many people don’t have access to conventional distribution channels.
AFFORDABILITY
Many do not have the financial resources to afford proper eye care.
WHAT WE DO
We Educate
the general public about healthy
vision and the critical role it plays in improving the quality of life
vision and the critical role it plays in improving the quality of life
We Create
strategic partnerships in order to ensure we reach the right populations in need
We Provide
screenings, eye exams and other vision resources to those who cannot afford them otherwise
We Support
capacity building initiatives to create sustainable
vision care infrastructure
vision care infrastructure
OUR PROJECTS
DISCOVER SOME OF OUR PROJECTS IN THE REGION
OUR PARTNERS
Essilor Vision Foundation is constantly developing new partnerships in order to improve the lives of those in need by improving their sight. The foundation partners with organisations including non-profits, governments, educational institutions and volunteer groups.
NON PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
INSTITUTIONS / ASSOCIATIONS
GOVT ORGANISATIONS /
STAT BOARDS
VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
OUR CHILDREN’S VISION
We are proud to contribute to the success of Our Children’s Vision. A global community of dedicated practitioners, governments, civil society, not-for-profit organisations and donors who are driven to mobilise resources, networks and know-how to impact the lives of millions of our children.
OUR TEAM
The team behind Essilor Vision Foundation in ASEAN
JAYANTH BHUVARAGHAN
EVF Board Director
Chief Mission Officer
Essilor International
Franck Carlier
EVF Board Member
Chief Information Officer
Essilor AMERA
Narasimhan Narayanan
EVF Board Member
Chief FLMA Officer
Essilor AMERA
SERENE WONG
EVF Board Member
Head of Human Resources
Essilor AMERA
Sharene Tan
EVF Board Member
Director of Legal Affairs
Essilor AMERA
Yvonne Siow
Associate Director
EVF ASEAN
GRACE CHEW
Project Coordinator
EVF ASEAN