As a member of the Vision 2020: The Right to Sight global initiative, which attended the recent 56th World Health Assembly in Geneva, The Fred Hollows Foundation has been involved in the promotion and subsequent acceptance of an important resolution on the elimination of avoidable blindness.
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Through Pacific Eyes is an exhibition of photographs by Australian photojournalist Sandy Scheltema. Commissioned by The Foundation these wonderful images visually capture the challenges of restoring sight in the Pacific.


Photo: Dr Imo, Samoa's only eye doctor, checking patient Lasela's eyes, who travelled a long distance to have cataracts in both eyes removed. Photo courtesy of Sandy Scheltema.
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Last month Australian author Thomas Keneally was honoured with the first ever Fred Hollows Award.

Commissioned by the Eritrean Development Foundation (EDF), and presented at a fundraising dinner in Washington DC, the Award honours the legacy of Fred Hollows and his commitment to eradicating treatable blindness in Eritrea and throughout the world.
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When asked how he conquered the biggest challenge of his life, Rob Scott, a past participant of The Foundation's See the World Challenge, replied "If I can do it, then you can too!"


Photo: On top of the world in Nepal! Photo courtesy of Tim Macartney-Snape.

Speaking at a See the World info night in Sydney earlier this month, Rob told of his efforts to raise funds for The Foundation and of his challenging adventure trip to Nepal this year, where he got a special insight into the work of The Foundation.
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The Foundation’s Annual Report for the year ending 31 December, 2002 is now available. The report includes details on The Foundation’s year of operations, achievements and financial statements, along with special acknowledgements to our many corporate, community and media supporters.

To view the report online click here or to request a hardcopy please email Rhonda Prentice.

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