IAPB Membership Values

The IAPB alliance is committed to delivering eye health for all, everywhere. What values, ethics or precepts will guide us towards this lofty goal? What are the values to which eye care organisations joining our alliance should aspire to?

In September 2018, the IAPB Executive Committee actioned a Sub-Committee to put together IAPB’s Membership Values. They felt that having a core set of values for IAPB members to commit to, would strengthen the network and allow potential members to demonstrate their commitment to good practice. These values can also be demonstrated and upheld by IAPB and member staff at IAPB events and other opportunities for interaction.

"I’m delighted that we’ve agreed a set of common values. IAPB is proud to be a community of diverse organisations", notes Peter Holland, CEO. "The values underpin our shared purpose and set out the principles which will govern and inform the way we work to achieve our goal of eye health for all".

The values are divided into two areas: “Principles” which showcase commitment to protecting the sectors ultimate goals around UHC and sustainability; and “Ways of Working”... Read more

We're six months into 2019 and we're committed to sharing up-to-date information and opportunities with members. The Council of Members registration is now open, you can nominate your Eye Health Hero (we have changed the submission criteria this year), add your organisation to the next phase of the Membership Map and more...

72nd World Health Assembly

"IAPB’s engagement at the WHA centred around the upcoming launch of the World Report on Vision," writes our Head of Policy and Advocacy, Jessica-Crofts Lawrence.
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Register for Council of Members 2019

We hope to see you in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from Oct 7-8. We have complimentary passes (based on your membership category), as well as discounted tickets!
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Nominate your Eye Health Hero 2019
IAPB members, do you or your partners employ someone under 35 years, with the potential to become a future eye leader? This year's Eye Health Heroes will celebrate young, upcoming talent. Nominate away! (Deadline: August 23)
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IAPB Western Pacific: stronger together

Planning regional launches for the World Report on Vision, promoting the Global Assembly 2020, health financing workshops; the first 6 months have been jam-packed.
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Marking China National Sight Day: a round-up

For the fourth consecutive year "Myopia" was the primary focus of the celebrations. See how He Eye Hospital, The Fred Hollows Foundation & other members celebrated...
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Long read

Self-defense. Bee-keeping. Computer Training. A piece in the Devex on some of the tools being used by NGOs around the world for inclusion.
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IAPB Webinar: sustain environment & save costs

Thank you to the ES Workgroup for this webinar on sustainable environmental and financial practices and eye health. Do watch the video if you couldn't attend.
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RAAB7 and IAPB SEA Coordinator

Our South-East Asia Regional Coordinator Yuddha Sapkota is now trained in RAAB7-- the latest digital and paperless RAAB survey methodology. A big thanks to members who supported his training.
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Membership Map - Phase 2

Going beyond country-specific information of phase 1, the phase 2 of the map will now provide further information on specific eye care activities. The map is an excellent tool to foster partnerships among members.
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Discover our members!

Combat Blindness International: 35 Years of Vision

"As I was walking to my operating room to perform a four-hour retinal surgery, I noticed a hallway filled with 50 patients waiting to receive cataract surgery. In the time it had taken me to complete one retinal surgery, 50 patients had received the gift of sight." What started as an idea to give back sight with cataract surgeries, has 35 years down the road done much more...