named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Community Outreach Initiatives
Direct outreach to underserved communities to identify and treat preventable causes of blindness.
Medical Equipment Donation
Providing essential surgical equipment and technology to facilities in need around the world.
Research & Development
Supporting innovative research to advance refractive surgery techniques and accessibility.
Surgeon Training Programs
Comprehensive training programs for refractive surgeons worldwide to expand access to quality vision care.
activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 3
- Direct outreach for preventable blindness Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsConducts on-the-ground outreach in over 400 countries to identify and treat preventable causes of blindness in underserved populations.
- Donation of surgical equipment and technology Emergency Supply DistributionProvides essential surgical equipment and technology to medical facilities in need globally, with $2.5 million in support donated to date.
- Global vision correction surgeries Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesProvides refractive surgeries and vision correction treatments to individuals with limited access, including amputees, paraplegics, and underserved communities worldwide.
research · 1
- Research funding for refractive surgery innovation Retinal and Ocular Disease Treatment ResearchSupports over 550 active research programs focused on advancing refractive surgery techniques and improving global accessibility.
capacity building · 2
- Distribution of vision care outreach kits Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsDistributes practice kits to clinics containing patient-facing materials and media resources to enhance local vision care awareness and outreach capacity.
- Training programs for refractive surgeons Graduate Medical Education Residency & Fellowship ProgramsOffers comprehensive training programs that have equipped over 30,000 doctors globally with advanced skills in refractive surgery.
strategies · 4
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Community awareness via clinic-based outreach clinic-based outreach and awareness unique to this orgExpands awareness of vision care by equipping clinics with educational and promotional materials, leveraging local media and patient engagement to increase access.
- Disability-inclusive vision care delivery disability-inclusive vision care unique to this orgTargets individuals with physical disabilities and those in underserved communities for vision correction, ensuring accessibility and equity in global vision care programs.
- Empowerment through global vision care outreach empowerment-based approach unique to this orgEmpowers individuals with visual impairments by delivering vision care services through international collaboration and community engagement, fostering dignity and self-sufficiency.
- Vision as a pathway to independence vision-for-independence unique to this orgProvides vision correction as a means to restore independence, confidence, and personal freedom, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable populations, by addressing visual impairment as a barrier to full participation in life.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$11K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash$11K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$11K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 1
- Guy Kezirian — President
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Alexandria University Partner — Medical partner advancing eye care research and education.
- CRS Today Partner — Featured in CRS Today discussing the foundation's mission to provide vision correction surgery.
- Durrie Vision Partner — Medical partner specializing in refractive surgery and comprehensive eye care.
- Institute Zaldivar Partner — Medical partner providing cutting-edge vision correction procedures.
- KENS5 Partner — Featured in a KENS5 segment highlighting the foundation's commitment to independence through vision correction.
- Kugler Vision Partner — Medical partner specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery, and vision correction procedures.
- Parkhurst Vision Partner — Medical partner providing innovative LASIK and refractive surgery solutions.
- Spinal Cord Injury Zone Partner — Covered the foundation's work in providing sight to quadriplegics and expanding vision care access.
- Tylock George Partner — Medical partner committed to advancing vision health through innovative treatments.
- Visual Freedom Foundation Network — Organization working globally to support people with visual impairments
- medical professionals and organizations Network — Network of medical professionals and organizations collaborating with VFF to provide vision care worldwide.