WHO ARE WE?

•	VOSH/International (VI) is a 35-year-old non-governmental organization dedicated to the provision of eye and vision care services for those below poverty level and without access to local eye care.
•	VOSH International is the parent organization of 33 regional chapters and 22 student chapters in the United States, Canada, Honduras, India, Africa, South America and the Netherlands. The chapters are comprised of optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and other volunteers.  On December 6, 2001 VOSH/International signed a declaration with the World Council of Optometry and the World Health Organization to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020. Each year VOSH Chapters average between 80 and 90 missions serving in excess of 100,000 people.
•	VOSH has set up clinics in disaster areas including Bosnia, El Salvador, Honduras, Dominican Republic, and India, as well as treated hurricane victims in Houston and New Orleans.
•	VOSH recognizes the importance of sustainability, and has helped establish permanent eye clinics in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Mexico and Peru.
•	VOSH programs provide eyeglasses, treat eye disease and refer/perform eye surgery.The mission and vision of VOSH as an organization has evolved over the years, now including short-term missions, establishment of permanent clinics, educational activities, research, and partnering with other NGOs in public service projects. Nicaragua has been chosen as an area of special interest for advancement of vision care over the coming years, as it is one of the most underserved areas in Latin America. Part of this effort is supported by a generous grant from Wallman Optical.
•	VOSH projects draw experts from fields important to each project. These experts volunteer their time and knowledge to projects, developing educational modules, presenting continuing education courses, providing hands-on training in specialty areas, and examining patients.
•	VOSH's greatest strength is its membership. Many of the most prominent eye care educators, researchers, and clinicians are chapter members.  Get involved! Join VOSH International or provide support with your monetary contribution.

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