Why this program is needed
Age‑related vision loss (presbyopia) makes it difficult to read, work, and manage daily tasks, especially for older people in low‑income and war‑affected communities.
Better Vision — Better Lives
How the program solves it
This joint program of the International Charitable Foundation “Contribution to Medicine Development” and RestoringVision (USA) provides free eye examinations and reading eyeglasses for people who cannot afford vision correction.
What has been achieved
Thousands of people have already received appropriate reading glasses, allowing them to read, work, and live more independently.
Where help is needed
Support is needed to purchase reading eyeglasses in standard quarter‑ and three‑quarter‑diopter steps (e.g. +1.25, +1.75, +2.25), which are not covered by our partner supply, and to fund regular outreach visits to underserved communities.
Program Insights
An optometrist checks visual acuity
An optometrist checks visual acuity
Grateful patients with life-changing pairs of glasses
Grateful patients with life-changing pairs of glasses
Grateful patients with life-changing pairs of glasses
The optometrist detected a pathology and issued a referral for further examination and tests
Vision screening
An optometrist checks visual acuity
Vision screening
Vision screening
Grateful patients with life-changing pairs of glasses
Grateful patients with life-changing pairs of glasses
Grateful patients with life-changing pairs of glasses
Support Together
Our partners
Aktion Direkthilfe e.V.
Europe
German non‑profit organization providing humanitarian support to people in need and children in Eastern Europe, including Ukraine.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2012: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations · Active Longevity · Good for People
"Borshchahivskiy CPP"
Ukraine
One of Ukraine's oldest pharmaceutical manufacturers, supplying a broad range of certified medicines to healthcare facilities and patients nationwide since 1947.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2014: Charity Medicines
Darnytsia
Ukraine
One of Ukraine's leading pharmaceutical companies, producing high-quality medicines and actively supporting medical institutions, war veterans, and vulnerable groups.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2014: Charity Medicines
Dobro Dobrym DoDo
Europe
Croatian non‑profit initiative providing humanitarian assistance and solidarity support to communities affected by the war in Ukraine.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2022: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations · Active Longevity · Good for People
Eye Microsurgery Clinic of Vasyl Shevchyk
Ukraine
Ophthalmological medical centre based in Chernihiv, providing diagnosis, laser surgery, and microsurgical treatment of eye diseases to patients across Ukraine.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2011: To See and Be Able to See · Free Vision Restoration for Defenders
Forum RGOW - Religion & Gesellschaft in Ost und West
Europe
Swiss non‑profit organization promoting dialogue, solidarity and practical support between Eastern and Western societies, including humanitarian engagement for Ukraine.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2024: To See and Be Able to See · Mental Health Center
Kusum-Farm
Ukraine
Ukrainian pharmaceutical company producing affordable medicines across key therapeutic areas and providing humanitarian medical aid to hospitals and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2014: Charity Medicines
Kyiv Oblast Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
Ukraine
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention protect the health of Ukrainians by preventing threats and responding to disease outbreaks and emergencies.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2023: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations
Lifeline Ukraine
Europe, Ukraine
Dutch–Ukrainian charitable foundation supporting people in frontline communities through fast, practical humanitarian and medical projects.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2024: Mobile Care Convoy
Ministry of Health
Ukraine
The principal healthcare authority of Ukraine, overseeing medical policy, medicine supply, and the reconstruction of health infrastructure across the country.
Memorandum of Understanding since 2019.
Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine
Ukraine
Central government body responsible for the social protection, medical support, and reintegration of Ukrainian war veterans and their families.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2024: Free Vision Restoration for Defenders
Operation Christmas Child — Samaritan's Purse
USA, Ukraine
International humanitarian organization delivering gift boxes, relief supplies, and medical aid to children and families in need, active in Ukraine since 1996.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2006: Good for People
Osteuropahilfe Schweiz
Europe
Swiss charitable organization supporting people in need in Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, through targeted humanitarian and medical aid.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2012: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations · Good for People
RestoringVision
USA
Global nonprofit tackling presbyopia, the world's leading cause of vision impairment, by providing new reading glasses to people in need across more than 150 countries.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2025: Better Vision — Better Lives
Save Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukrainian charitable organization rescuing children, supporting displaced families, and delivering humanitarian aid to communities affected by war across Ukraine.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2014: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations · Mental Health Center
Support Hospitals in Ukraine
USA
Non‑profit initiative supporting hospitals in Ukraine with urgently needed medical equipment, supplies and financial assistance.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2014: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations
Ukraine Recovery Aid
Europe
Swiss charitable Association providing humanitarian aid and supporting recovery and reconstruction projects in Ukraine, with a focus on vulnerable groups.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2024: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations · Healthy Children – Strong Future
UKRSIBBANK
Ukraine
Universal bank of the BNP Paribas Group, supporting individuals, businesses and communities in Ukraine with modern, reliable banking services during and after the war.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2010: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations · Good for People
Volunteers for Humanity
Europe
Swiss non-profit association supporting refugees in Greece and delivering medical aid to people affected by war in Ukraine.
Cooperation on our Programs since 2025: Free Medical Check‑Ups and Consultations