International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector. It brings together non-governmental organizations, professional bodies, and corporate organizations from around the world to advocate for and implement eye health programs, aiming to eliminate avoidable blindness and visual impairment worldwide. IAPB serves as the coordinating and advocacy body for the sector, working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other UN agencies.
About Us
- IAPB leads international efforts for eye health by advocating for the inclusion of eye care in national health plans and global development agendas, facilitating partnerships, and promoting best practices. - It supports global initiatives such as 'VISION 2020: The Right to Sight' and the 'World Report on Vision,' aligning its strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). - Through its global network, IAPB mobilizes resources, shares knowledge, and influences policy to ensure that eye health is recognized as a critical component of universal health coverage.
Vision
A world in which no one is needlessly blind, has unavoidable sight loss or lives with uncorrected refractive error.
Mission
Our mission is to eliminate avoidable blindness and visual impairment globally, advocate for eye health, convene the sector, and facilitate the development of a strong, inclusive eye health system everywhere.
Culture
- IAPB fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and globally-minded culture. - It is driven by a strong commitment to social equity, universal access to eye health, and evidence-based approaches. - The organization emphasizes partnership, advocacy, and sustainable solutions, uniting diverse stakeholders to achieve a common goal of better eye health for all.
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