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Seeing is Believing - Issue 4
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Feature: Resolution accepted at World Health Assembly
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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Feature: Looking Through Pacific Eyes
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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Congratulations! First Fred Hollows Award presented
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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Special Offer: See the World from a different perspective
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.
See the World has just kicked off for another year - giving participants the opportunity to go on a trip of a lifetime, once they've reached their targets in raising funds for The Foundation’s work in Australia and overseas.
As a special bonus for our Seeing is Believing readers who accept the challenge, we are offering the chance to win two tickets to climb Sydney Harbour Bridge or a copy of The Foundation's special commemorative book, Through Other Eyes, personally signed by Gabi Hollows!
Be the first to mention Seeing is Believing when you register and pay the deposit for your place in The Foundation’s See the World Challenge and you could receive either two tickets to climb the most famous bridge in the world or have the best read of your life - the choice is yours! Either way you will be 'seeing' the world - from a different perspective!
Email Kelly Barnes to register now or click here for further info about See the World!
* Through Other Eyes, written and photographed by Fairfax journalists and photographers, is an insightful book about The Foundation's international and Australian programs. All proceeds from the sale of the book go towards funding The Foundation's work around the world.
* BridgeClimb is a small group adventure, offering the ultimate experience of a 3½ hour guided climb to the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge. A big thanks to BridgeClimb for their kind donation of tickets!
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Annual Report available now!
 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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Frequently Asked Questions
At the end of the financial year we all begin to think about our tax again! To find out more about tax issues and how to make your donations work for you read our special frequently asked 'tax time' questions.
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