Mission for Vision - Annual Report 2021-2022

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

Dear Friends,

Mission for Vision (MFV) was established 22 years ago with the aspiration to create an inclusive world free of avoidable blindness. Given the size of the problem, the need for collective action was obvious. Partnerships have played a crucial role in shaping the strategic roadmap towards effective eye care delivery and poverty alleviation.

I am happy to inform you that during 2021-22, MFV and partners enabled over 531,200 eye health interventions and provided over 145,900 eye surgeries at no cost to the patient. We made a foray into the 21st State of India with the establishment of two Vision Centres in Sikkim and established 34 new Vision Centres across India.

Our efforts towards eliminating preventable blindness were further strengthened with the launch of new eye hospitals and training facilities. As we move ahead, we will continue to focus on making equitable, accessible and affordable eye health, a reality for all.

The relentless efforts of our team and partners during the pandemic demonstrates our commitment to serve our communities and enable quality eye health for all. It was inspiring to see numerous eye health organisations pivot and lead the way with innovative adaptations focused on serving the socio-economically challenged communities.

With the ethos of Caring Capitalism ® at the centre of all our work, I am certain that we can overcome the setbacks brought about by the pandemic and ensure that no one goes needlessly blind.

We have come a long way and still have a long journey ahead of us. Let us make this last decade towards 2030 count and let us do this together!

With best regards,

Mr Jagdish M. Chanrai

Founder, Mission for Vision