HIGHLIGHTS 2014The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness(IAPB) is an alliance of civil society organisations, corporatesand professional bodies promoting eye health throughadvocacy, knowledge and partnerships.

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Our work this year has been clear andfocused: building momentum aroundthe Global Action Plan (GAP). At everylevel of activity – national, regional andglobal – IAPB has been working toensure that the GAP and its indicatorsof success are accessible to all. IAPBitself has used the VISION 2020Workshops programme, the website,social media and other opportunities,including World Sight Day, to promoteGAP implementation.

The World Sight Day event in MexicoCity has been the culmination of themany strands of effort towards GAPimplementation. My first response tothe proceedings on World Sight Day in Mexico is one of gratitude to themany government, professional andNGO representatives who made it so successful.

The next 12 months will be vital for thesuccessful implementation of the WHOGlobal Action Plan for the prevention of blindness and visual impairment.

This plan was achieved due to theadvocacy of a number of countries. But this will only be a piece of paperunless we move on the critical issue of country-level implementation. IAPBwill work with the regions, and throughthe membership, to maximise ourimpact globally.

Other advocacy priorities will arise in2015, including the debate around theUN’s post-2015 agenda. We will needthe support and effort of all membersto achieve the inclusion of disability and

vision in the targets and indicators,which will frame the next generation of development goals.

Collaboration and partnership-building are central to IAPB’s work. The IAPB Council meeting saw theculmination of a year-long membershipand governance review. The keychanges, unanimously approved by the Council, include the introduction of the opportunity for all members,regardless of membership category, to elect and stand for 8 seats on theIAPB Board, as well as clearer ways to get involved in the delivery of ourstrategy. These are welcome changesand I do hope to see a new Boardreflecting these changes in 2015.

Knowledge is another pillar on whichto build informed and targeted action.The IAPB Standard List is a greatresource for members and adds value to the membership’s planning,budgeting and procurement decisions.Next year IAPB will work to identify andcollect indicators for progress on GAPacross the regions. These indicatorswill be key to understanding where weare and what needs to be done.

We have some big challenges totackle. With the enthusiasm andcommitment I saw during World SightDay in Mexico, I am sure we can rise to these challenges.

Bob McMullanIAPB President

THE WAYFORWARD

The Year in Review

Dr. Ivo Kocur, WHO Prevention of Blindnessand Deafness, at the IAPB World Sight Dayevent in Mexico City; picture provided withsupport from Bayer

CATALYSINGACTIONIAPB works to make universal eye healthpossible by facilitating the nationalimplementation of the WHO’s ‘Universal EyeHealth: a Global Action Plan 2014-2019’.

IAPB promotes co-ordinated, evidence-basedand sustainable action for eye health.

#1 Action

30 countries havedeveloped national

eye health plans following the approvalof the Global Action

Plan

3 WHO Regionshave adopted plansproviding a regionalframework for theimplementation ofthe Global Action

Plan

CATALYSING ACTIONHelping countries build strong and equitable eye health systems

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30 330 eye care projects

are being co-ordinated in 22

countries under theSeeing is Believing

programme

Key partners and funders: Addenbrooke’s Abroad, Africa Eye Foundation, Australian Aid,Brien Holden Vision Institute, CBM, Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Helen KellerInternational, Operation Eyesight Universal, ORBIS, Prevention of Blindness Union,Sightsavers, South African National Council for the Blind, Standard Chartered, ShreveportSees Russia, The Fred Hollows Foundation, Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, OphthalmicAid to Eastern Europe, Perkins International, The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.

Health professionalsacross seven

countries havereceived support toeffectively managenational retinopathy

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Formal establishment of thePacific Eye Care Society to

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capacity of eye care workersacross the Pacific Islands.

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Participants at the IAPBCouncil of Members’ meetingin Paris, September 2014

#2 Knowledge

ENHANCINGKNOWLEDGEIAPB provides a hub for, and gateway to, a wealth of information on eye health andavoidable visual impairment.

By leveraging the expertise and resources of our diverse network, IAPB enables a united voice for eye health, encourages good practices and stimulates innovation.

Key partners and funders: Alcon, Appasamy Associates, Brien Holden Vision Institute, CBM, Helen Keller International, International Centre for Eye Health,Light for the World, Optometry Giving Sight, ORBIS, Standard Chartered, The Fred Hollows Foundation, Vision Loss Expert Group.

ENHANCING KNOWLEDGEDeveloping effective advocacy resources to build capacity for eye health

STANDARD LISTINFORMEDPLANNING

AND DELIVERYIAPB supportsgood practices

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Essential lists of equipment have been

produced for the high-quality treatment

of trachoma and diabeticretinopathy in resource-

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19 accreditedprofessionals are now

available to leadprevalence studiesand deliver RapidAssessments of

Avoidable Blindness forthe membership

Nine grants totallingUSD 1 million havebeen awarded to

support new ideas ineye care as part of the

Seeing is BelievingInnovation Fund

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IAPB nurtures andsupports new ideas

and solutions totackle avoidable

blindness

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Video and infographic resources to help advocate the key

objectives of the GlobalAction Plan, made

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MAKINGKNOWLEDGEACCESSIBLE

IAPB equips you withclear insights and key

messages, by presentingand developing complex

information anddata

World Sight Dayreports for 2013 and

2014 provide accessible introductions to theGlobal Action Plan that are suited towork in a variety

of contexts

BETTERADVOCACY

IAPB develops avariety of tools and

materials to sustain aunited voice for eye

health globally

Participants at the IAPBCouncil of Members’ meetingin Paris, September 2014

#3 Collaboration

PROMOTINGCOLLABORATIONIAPB enables collaborative action and sharedlearning for all stakeholders in the eye health sector.

IAPB works to build cross-sector partnerships atglobal and regional levels, taking eye health tobroader development and health networks.

PROMOTING COLLABORATIONChampioning partnerships and collective action

Council of Members Bringing together over 140 delegates from 70organisations, the 2014 Council meeting wasonce again proof of IAPB’s convening power.The event: offered a varied and stimulatingprogramme of workshops and presentationsby members, for members; provided aspringboard for closer collaboration betweenthe eye care and diabetes sectors; showcasedorganisations and individuals’ efforts for eyehealth; and culminated in the approval of keyproposals to build a more united, accountableand effective network.

Human Resources forEye Health in AfricaWHO/AFRO and IAPB Africa continuedour close collaboration by moving forward key aspects of our joint workplan. The new WHO/AFRO catalogue of Eye Health Indicators is now beingtested in Burkina Faso, Gabon andNamibia; new primary eye care practicesfor the management of common eye diseases are being tested in Rwanda;and advocacy capacity building for asustainable eye care workforce is beingundertaken in five pilot countries.

Click here for a summary report of

the Council meetingin Paris

Click here forour strategic plan on

Human Resourcesfor Eye Health

in Africa

IAPB China CommitteeEnsuring progress for eye care in China,the world’s most populous nation, iscritical to the success of IAPB globally.In November 2014, IAPB membersactive in China, as well as local researchinstitutes and private eye hospitals,agreed to deepen their collaboration byforming an ‘IAPB China Committee’. Itsaim is to enhance our efforts to promoteeye health in close collaboration with theChinese authorities.

Key partners and funders: AGE Platform Europe, AMD Alliance International, Anglia Ruskin University, Aier Eye Hospital Group, Bright Eye Chain Hospital, Brien Holden Vision Institute, Chaoju Eye Hospital, EUCOMED, EUROM I, EUROMCONTACT, European Council of Optometry and Optics, European Glaucoma Society, European Guide Dog Federation, European Men’s Health Forum, He Eye Care, Helen Keller International, IAPB Italy, ICEVI Europe, International Diabetes Federation Europe, International Glaucoma Association, L’Occitane Foundation, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Optical Confederation, Orbis, Organisation pour la Prévention de la Cécité, Shandong Shierming Eye Hospital, Seva Foundation, Sightsavers, The Fred Hollows Foundation, TongRen Beijing Hospital, VISION 2020 UK, Vision Impact Institute.

Click here toknow more about

the EuropeanCoalition for

Vision

Click here toread more aboutthe IAPB China

Committee

European Coalitionfor VisionIAPB, together with organisations fromthe eye health, ageing, diabetes, disability,health technology and research sectors,launched the European Coalition for Vision(ECV) in February 2014. Through thisbroad representation, the ECV will providea powerful vehicle to raise the profile of vision and eye health with the EuropeanUnion institutions and member states.

#1+#2+#3 = WSD

ACTION, KNOWLEDGEAND COLLABORATIONCOME TOGETHER ON WORLDSIGHT DAY The biggest day in the eye health calendar is a great time to draw attention to blindness prevention.IAPB promotes World Sight Dayacross the world and supports events with material, resources and key messages.

WORLD SIGHT DAYWith the Call to Action: ‘No More Avoidable Blindness’

Mexico City played host to 400delegates attending IAPB’sbiggest event on World SightDay. IAPB and the MexicanSociety of Ophthalmology (SMO)invited key leaders in eye health,representing professional bodiesof ophthalmology and optometry,NGOs, Corporations and otherstakeholders to the gala event.The event underscored IAPB’scommitment to the WHO Global Action Plan, showcasingour ability to collaborate acrossthe board, help share knowledgeand kick-start action.

The day started with a series ofsessions that drew attention toblindness prevention priorities inthe region and also showcasedwork undertaken by the variousstakeholders. The sessions wereattended by speakers fromacross the world and delegatesfrom Mexico and the region. Atthe event, the Mexican Ministry

of Health announced a 10-pointprogramme, underscoring theircommitment to blindnessprevention and eye health.

The evening ended with a galaevent that included speeches fromBob McMullan, IAPB; Ivo Kocur,WHO; Dr Serge Resnikoff, whogave the keynote lecture andother important guests. Theevening included a lively paneldiscussion on the challenges andopportunities presented by theGlobal Action Plan. Juan Batlle,Regional Chair, expertly handledthe day’s proceedings. The event ended with all participantsreiterating their support foravoidable blindness and forimplementing the Global Action Plan.

Click here toread a full report

on the WorldSight Day event

Key partners and funders: Bayer, Alcon, Novartis,Instituto Mexicano de Oftalmologia, UniversidadAutonoma de Mexico, Orbis, Fundacion Ver BienPara Aprender Mejor, Clarity, B.P. Servimed, Thea.

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THE YEARAHEADIAPB’s successes and progress are deeply interlinked with yourwork. Delivering Universal Eye Health, implementing the Global Action Plan and other collective objectives become possible thanksto your expertise. By sharing your knowledge and helping shapeIAPB policies, we can work towards a productive membership.

So, what can you do?

• Work together on advocacy efforts to strengthen national commitments and resources for Universal Eye Health.

• Take part in World Sight Day and join with partners in yourcountry to advocate for Universal Eye Health.

• Help improve systems for data collection and invest in surveys to ensure countries are ready to report againstindicators for the Global Action Plan.

• Help share knowledge and build consensus by actively participating in, or starting, your expert work group.

Do join us in Beijing in October 2015 for the next Council of Members’ meeting.

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