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Today, as we celebrate Fred Hollows birthday, we reflect on the enduring legacy of a man whose values and beliefs continue to inspire the work we do today. Fred was an internationally acclaimed eye surgeon and social justice activist who championed the right of all people to high-quality and affordable eye care. He restored sight […]

We are delighted to announce International Rugby Referee and Medical Doctor Ben O’Keeffe as a new Ambassador for The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ. As one of New Zealand’s most recognised rugby officials, O’Keeffe brings a strong public profile to the role. He also brings a deep personal connection to eye health and the legacy of […]

A hands-on Ophthalmic Equipment Maintenance Course is helping eye care workers across Papua New Guinea strengthen their skills to maintain essential equipment — ensuring the care they provide remains reliable and sustainable.  Delivered by biomedical engineers from the Aravind Eye Care System, the course focuses on practical, hands-on learning. Participants build skills in equipment handling, preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting common […]

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The Sir Brian Bell Foundation and The Fred Hollows Foundation PNG have announced a new strategic partnership, working together to strengthen eye care in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Through the partnership, the two Foundations will support the training of eye care specialists and support the new PNG Centre for Eye Health, scheduled to open in […]

The Solomon Islands has less than half the eye doctors it needs, and until now, they’ve had to spend years in Fiji to complete their training. But plans for a new local campus could change that.

We’re delighted to welcome Professor Ifereimi Waqainabete to the Board of The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ. Professor Waqainabete is a Fijian surgeon and health systems leader with more than two decades’ experience across clinical practice, public policy and regional health advocacy. Currently Professor of Surgery at the University of Fiji’s Umanand Prasad School of Medicine […]

Close to 300 people had their sight-restored during a surgical outreach in Simbu Province, Papua New Guinea, earlier this year. In just three weeks, our local eye care team carried out 2,396 eye care consultations, performed 292 sight-restoring surgeries and dispensed 478 pairs of glasses. The vast majority of these operations were for cataract. This […]

Ollie Clarke, age 10, from Palmerston North, has been named the 2025 Fred Hollows Humanity Award’s Junior Ambassador, recognising his everyday kindness and leadership.

In April, our Papua New Guinea (PNG) team carried out a two-week eye screening and surgical outreach in the Ramu District of Madang Province. Supported by The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Direct Aid Programme and delivered in partnership with the Madang Provincial Health Authority (MaPHA), Morobe Provincial Health Authority (MoPHA), and Ramu […]

A major initiative to strengthen the climate resilience of Pacific healthcare facilities has been undertaken by New Zealand charity The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ. The ‘Building Climate-Resilient Healthcare Facilities in the Pacific’ report, was commissioned by The Foundation, with funding from the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), through its Climate Finance for […]

Last year, an Outreach Team from the Pacific Eye Institute (PEI) in Fiji undertook a remarkable journey to bring essential eye care to Tokelau, one of the most remote places in the world. The only way to get to Tokelau is via boat from Samoa, a trip that takes more than 24 hours across open […]