Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation (ADVF)

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Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation (ADVF)

Our mission

To eliminate preventable blindness worldwide by 2050 through advanced ophthalmic technology, local training, and sustainable healthcare delivery models — especially in underserved low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) .

Opportunities

Engineers and Technologists

Assist in developing and deploying cutting-edge ophthalmic tools and surgical innovations to improve patient care.

  • Occasional, Ongoing
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Skills-based, Office work
  • None, On-site
  • Anytime

General Volunteers

Support logistics, patient care, and community outreach, ensuring our programs run smoothly and reach those in need.

  • Occasional, Ongoing
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Skills-based, Office work
  • None, On-site
  • Anytime

Medical Volunteers

Work alongside top ophthalmic teams in surgical camps, where you can help restore sight to up to 50 patients per day.

  • Occasional, Ongoing
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Skills-based, Office work
  • None, On-site
  • Anytime
How you help

Looking for a way to make a real impact? Our volunteer opportunities offer a chance to directly contribute to eliminating preventable blindness worldwide.

About us

The Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation is dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness worldwide by 2050, focusing especially on underserved low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where over 90% of the world’s visually impaired population resides.

The foundation’s mission integrates medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, and global collaboration to restore sight, empower local medical professionals, and build sustainable eye-care systems.