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Over sixty million people in India are blind and with some form of vision impairment or the other.
India is home to 20% of the world’s visually impaired population.
75% of blindness cases are preventable.
There are only an estimated 15,000 ophthalmologists in India and only 45,000 optometrists against a required 125,000.
Indian women are 35% more likely to be blind than men.
Statistics from Health Issues India and Down to Earth
To strengthen eye care systems in underserved communities, enabling them to fight blindness and vision loss and assist those who are blind or visually impaired.
LCIF has approved over 320 SightFirst grants totaling US$45.9 million for India
These grants have trained over 1,663 individuals, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, and ophthalmic nurses
2,065,630 cataract surgeries were supported by these grants
Over 13,000 individuals had their diabetic retinopathy managed/treated, either through laser or surgery, as a result of SightFirst’s investment
The mission of the SightFirst Grant program is to develop or improve comprehensive eye care systems to fight blindness and vision loss and to assist people who are blind and visually impaired in underserved communities.
Criteria and Application
SightFirst Research Grants provide funds to support public health research initiatives that evaluate and directly influence the operation of the SightFirst program.
Criteria and ApplicationMatching grants (previously called standard grants) are large-scale humanitarian projects that address unmet needs. The project must serve a large population. Grants awarded are between US$10,000 and US$100,000.
Criteria and Application
Through the District & Club Community Impact Grants program, 15 percent of unrestricted contributions to LCIF are transformed into grants that fund local projects on a club and/or district level.
Criteria and ApplicationProvides financial assistance to Leo service projects implemented by Leo clubs in a Lions multiple district or district. The goal of the grant is to support Leos to assess, plan and implement their own service projects.
Criteria and Application
Our sight programs range from developing and improving eye care systems and treatments to distributing medications to those most at-risk for eye diseases. Our partners play a huge role in our success, providing critical expertise and resources.
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SightFirst Comprehensive Eye Care Grant
The mission of the SightFirst Grant program is to develop or improve comprehensive eye care systems to fight blindness and vision loss and to assist people who are blind and visually impaired in underserved communities.
SightFirst Research Grant
SightFirst Research Grants provide funds to support public health research initiatives that evaluate and directly influence the operation of the SightFirst program.
District and Club Community Impact Grant
Through the District & Club Community Impact Grants program, 15 percent of unrestricted contributions to LCIF are transformed into grants that fund local projects on a club and/or district level.
LCIF Leo Service Grant
Provides financial assistance to Leo service projects implemented by Leo clubs in a Lions multiple district or district. The goal of the grant is to support Leos to assess, plan and implement their own service projects.
SightFirst Technical Advisors
Regional SightFirst Technical Advisors should be consulted throughout the entire application process. View the contact information for a SightFirst Technical Advisor in your area or contact [email protected].
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Lions Clubs International Foundation India is a Not for Profit organization registered under the Section 8 of the Companies Act, with registration number U85191MH2013NPL248146. All donations to Lions Clubs International Foundation India are exempt under Section 80G.
