Eye Alliance
EYElliance accelerates equitable access to eyeglasses for the nearly one billion people worldwide who do not have access to this life-changing technology. By orchestrating multi-sector collaborations and deploying proven solutions at scale, EYElliance seeks to ensure that all children and adults can obtain high-quality eyeglasses where they live and learn, thereby closing the visual divide and improving educational, economic, and health outcomes globally.
Theory of Change
Inputs
Partnerships across public, private, and NGO sectors
Funding from diverse donors and governments
Technical expertise in eye health, training, market analysis
Advocacy resources
Global and national networks
Activities
System orchestration and coalition building
Advocacy at global, national, local levels
Training educators and community health workers
Developing and scaling proven eyeglasses delivery models
Sustainable finance mechanism development
Outputs
Millions screened for vision issues
Millions of eyeglasses distributed
National programs established/integrated
Reports, policy briefs, trainings delivered
Outcomes
Hundreds of millions of children and adults gain improved vision
Enhanced learning outcomes and increased economic productivity
Reduction in preventable visual impairment globally
Sustainable, government-led systems for ongoing access
Programs
1. Government Delivery: School Eye Health & Community Eye Health
EYElliance partners with governments to integrate eyeglasses provision within public health and education systems. School Eye Health programs train teachers or nurses to screen children for vision problems at schools and connect them with eye health professionals for prescription and provision of free eyeglasses. Community Eye Health programs empower community health workers to conduct basic vision screenings, dispense ready-made reading glasses, and refer more complex cases for advanced treatment.
Partnerships with ministries of health and education
Funding from donors and governments
Training materials and curricula
Qualified human resources (teachers, nurses, health workers, eye professionals)
Proven models and technology
Training teachers/nurses for on-site school screenings
Training community health workers for screenings and glasses distribution
Facilitating eye health professional examinations for identified children
Distributing eyeglasses at no cost to those in need
Referral of cases needing advanced care
Number of teachers/nurses trained
Number of community health workers trained
School children screened
Community members screened
Eyeglasses distributed
Increased number of children and adults with improved vision
Improved educational outcomes in children
Increased productivity in adults
Reduced visual impairment and related barriers
Established sustainable government-led delivery systems
2. Institutional Advocacy
EYElliance advocates for prioritizing vision and access to eyeglasses within global development and public health agendas, cultivating new champions and developing cost analyses to support policy changes.
Engagement with global agencies (WHO, World Bank, etc.)
Research and evidence generation
Policy expertise
Networks and thought leadership
Global advocacy and awareness campaigns
Developing and disseminating policy briefs and reports
Hosting trainings and webinars for stakeholders
Conducting cost-effectiveness studies
Advocacy events held
Reports and policy documents published
Key development actors engaged
Greater prioritization of eyeglasses in global health
Increased funding and commitments from governments/institutions
Inclusion of vision care in major global development frameworks
3. Catalytic Partnerships & Market Shaping
EYElliance builds coalitions of NGOs, businesses, donors, and governments to grow the ecosystem for accessible eyeglasses and accelerates the scaling and adoption of proven service delivery models.
Coalitions and partnerships with NGOs, corporate sector, government agencies
Funding and donor engagement
Market research and intelligence
Convening partners across sectors
Identifying and scaling successful delivery models
Resource mobilization for implementation
Number of active partnerships
Proven delivery models adopted in new regions
Resources mobilized
Accelerated ecosystem growth
Broader and faster service coverage
System-wide progress toward equitable access
4. Sustainable Financing
EYElliance identifies, influences, and scales new and existing financing sources within public and private sectors to enable sustainable provision of eyeglasses to all who need them.
Financial analyses and costing strategies
Engagement with funding agencies and governments
Donor relationships
Advising governments/partners on funding mechanisms
Securing commitments and investments
Developing financing models
Sustainable financing structures in place
Government/NGO commitments secured
Long-term sustainability of eyeglasses programs
Routine, reliable provision of services
Other Information
Core Values
Equity: Commitment to equitable access for all
Collaboration: Multi-sector partnerships and ecosystem mobilization
Impact: Focus on high-leverage, cost-effective systems change
Evidence-based action: Solutions guided by research and data
Scalability: Proven models deployed at large scale
Innovation: Embrace of technology, low-cost diagnostics, and product innovation
Scale
Target to reach 250 million adults and 90 million children in over 20 low- and middle-income countries within a ten-year period
Enabled the first national community eye health program in Liberia
Catalyzed global resource mobilization, including $13M new U.S. Government allocation
Active partnerships with over 55 organizations worldwide
Affected Users
Children (especially school-aged) in low- and middle-income countries
Adults lacking access to eyeglasses
Communities where visual impairment is prevalent
Governments and education/health systems seeking solutions
Geographical Areas
Liberia
Other low- and middle-income countries globally (target: 20+)
Contact Info
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