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NZ Government announces $18.9m funding for a purpose-built eye care training and service centre in Papua New Guinea
13 May 2024
We have warmly welcomed the NZ Governments funding towards the construction of a purpose-built eye care training and service centre in Papua New Guinea.
International Nurses Day
12 May 2024
Today, we celebrate the people who are at the heart of eye healthcare systems — our incredible eye nurses.
Trailblazer's generosity: Mike Shepherd's journey from explorer to humanitarian
06 May 2024
There aren’t many people who can claim to be the first person to explore a new country or area, but for Michael (Mike) Shepherd this was a defining point in his life.
Samoa Ministry of Health Launches 5-year National Eye Care Plan
17 April 2024
A newly developed National Eye Care Plan was launched in Apia, Samoa, this week during the Pacific Heads of Health Meeting.
The values that drive vision: Remembering Fred Hollows on his 95th Birthday
09 April 2024
Today, as we mark what would have been the 95th birthday of Fred Hollows, we reflect on the enduring legacy of a man whose values and beliefs continue to inspire the work we do today.
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Dr John Szetu honoured for remarkable contributions to preventing blindness in the Pacific
26 March 2024
Following 36 years of delivering eye care across the Pacific Islands, Dr Szetu was awarded the Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Award at the recent Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress.
International Women’s Day 2024: Investing in education
08 March 2024
When we invest in women like Dr Alice, we are supporting not just the education and growth of an individual, but the communities and families they go on to support.
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ Partners with UPNG to Offer Scholarships for Eye Doctors
27 February 2024
The scholarships support a diverse group of MMed and PGDO students from various PNG provinces.
How to claim your tax credit
23 January 2024
You can claim you tax back through IRD.
First-ever Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness completed in Vanuatu
18 December 2023
A dedicated eye team has officially completed the first-ever Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB)7 survey in Vanuatu.
New Education Pack for schools
07 December 2023
We are proud to announce the new education pack specifically designed for schools, guided by the refreshed progression-focused NZ Curriculum.
Gisborne Student Receives Fred Hollows NZ Humanity Award
23 November 2023
Harry Newman from Motu School in the Gisborne region was recognised for his passion and environmental action.
World Diabetes Day 2023 – Access to Diabetes Care
14 November 2023
Today for World Diabetes Day, we are highlighting the importance of everyone, everywhere, having access to diabetes eye care.
Sight restored just in time to watch Manu Samoa in the Rugby World Cup
02 November 2023
The PEI Outreach Team travelled to Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital on Savai’i where they performed a total of 131 surgeries in just five days.
Celebrating World Sight Day across the Pacific
25 October 2023
On Thursday 12th October our teams across the Pacific celebrated World Sight Day at it's theme to "love your eyes at work".
New Zealand High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea visits the Madang Provincial Hospital Eye Clinic
04 October 2023
The team at the Madang Provincial Hospital Eye Clinic were excited to receive a visit from New Zealand's High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Peter Zwart, last week.
Samoa Ministry of Health and The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ sign new Partnership Agreement
21 September 2023
The Samoa Ministry of Health and The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ have signed a new five-year partnership agreement with the overall goal of reducing avoidable blindness and vision impairment in Samoa.
Vanuatu Celebrates Zero Backlog in Eye Care at the National Eye Centre in Port Vila
09 August 2023
The Vanuatu National Eye Centre in Port Vila is celebrating reaching a zero-patient backlog for the first time in several years.
Introducing the new eye care course upskilling eye nurses in Papua New Guinea
27 July 2023
A Foundation-developed eye care course is providing eye nurses with the essential skills needed to prescribe custom-made spectacles and manage complex refractive cases.
A new Board member announced amidst increased focus on eye care in Papua New Guinea
26 June 2023
Lady Roslyn Morauta, former First Lady of Papua New Guinea (PNG), has been appointed as a member of The Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Shaping the Future of Eye Health: Highlights from the PacEYES 20th Anniversary Conference
22 June 2023
The Pacific Eye Care Society (PacEYES) celebrated a significant milestone last week as they successfully hosted their biennial Pacific eye health conference in Suva, Fiji.
Kainantu outreach highlights the need for eye care in Papua New Guinea
06 June 2023
Over two weeks, a dedicated outreach team in Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, served 1,785 patients, highlighting the urgent need for improved eye care in the region.
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ wins top spot at this year’s Charity Reporting Awards
05 May 2023
We are thrilled to share that our annual Performance Report has won the top spot in this year's New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards.
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