Events

9GA: IAPB 9th General Assembly – September 17-20

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) 9th General Assembly (9GA) is the premier event for discussion of public health topics releating to blindness and visual impairment. Hosted in Hyderabad in India with the theme Eye Health - Everyone's Business, 9GA will attract an international audience of health professionals making it a landmark event in the 2012 health and development calendar.

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Drive for Sight – October 7-11

In celebration of World Sight Day this year, the Brien Holden Vision Institute is embarking on a national road trip across South Africa called Drive For Sight. The tour will be visiting some of our major eye care programs, providing screenings for children and their communities in need of eye care, informing local people on eye health and launching a new eye care program called Giving Sight in Soweto.

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World Sight Day – October 11

World Sight Day, traditionally held on the second Thursday in October, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness about avoidable blindness and vision impairment. Anyone interested can play an active role in the event celebrations, whether you’re a professional, part of the eye care industry or an interested member of the public. Foundation activities vary from country to country on World Sight Day.

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Sunnies For Sight – February 24

Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of a child’s development. Sunnies for Sight is an initiative promoting children learn about their vision, eye care and how they can join the fight against avoidable blindness and vision impairment. Sunnies for Sight is fun, and offers informative education materials, lesson plans and games that educate, generate awareness and help to create a world in the future where every child has access to the care they need.

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