IRIS

About me:

International Resources for the Improvement of Sight (IRIS) is a small, independent, charity, founded in 1996 by Michele Claudel and John Stewart. It specializes in prevention of blindness and restoration of sight.

IRIS was established in response to eye care needs identified amongst the poor in Cambodia. Over the years, financial support has been extended to eye care development programs in Nepal, Lao PDR and Sri Lanka.

The organization is a part of VISION 2020, a global initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), for the elimination of avoidable blindness. IRIS programs are partly funded by institutions and private donations.