What we do

Like Fred Hollows, we work with local people on the ground to ensure access to high quality affordable eye care and good health.

Fred was an eye doctor, a skilled surgeon of international renown and a social justice campaigner who championed the right of all people to be able to access high quality affordable eye care and good health.

Our primary focus is in the developing countries of the Pacific Region. All our work focuses on the prevention of blindness, and restoring sight for people who are blind from cataracts or other disorders. 

The Foundation strives to achieve four key goals:

• To end avoidable blindness in the communities and countries where we work.
• To use best practice, and constantly evaluate and monitor our work.
• To work through strong partnerships and cross-sector collaborations - at local, national and global levels.
• To build a strong and dynamic organisation, capable of facilitating effective eye and health programs and having a positive impact on public opinion, policies and practices.

• We help those who are most in need.
• We work side-by-side with local people, focusing on sustainability.
• We take risks and undertake research, searching for innovative solutions and delivering results.
• We are open and accountable - to our supporters, the communities we work with and our partner organisations.