The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of three global institutions to jointly win the prestigious 2025 António Champalimaud Vision Award.
The prize is the world’s largest award in the field of vision, recognising work that combines scientific excellence, global impact, and a commitment to equity in eyesight.
The Fred Hollows Foundation has restored sight to more than three million people in more than 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) with its SightFirst program has provided eye health services to more than 544 million people in 118 countries, performing over nine million cataract surgeries.
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) stands out for its crucial role in shaping the global agenda and driving systemic improvements in eye care.
Announcing the award, the Champalimaud Foundation recognised the organisations’ “sustained, large-scale commitment, their complementary approaches, and their collective leadership in advancing the global vision agenda”.
“The 2025 António Champalimaud Vision Award honours LCIF’s SightFirst, IAPB, and The Fred Hollows Foundation as a powerful force in delivering sight, equity, and hope to hundreds of millions.”
The prize is the world’s largest award in the field of vision, recognising work that combines scientific excellence, global impact, and a commitment to equity in eyesight.
