YOUR VISION, OUR MISION!

I. INTRODUCTION

The project titled “Your Vision, Our Vision” aims to address the needs of
individuals with visual impairments, particularly in economically disadvantaged
and underserved areas. The proponents’ mission is to enhance the clarity of vision
for every citizen across a barangay, ensuring accessible support and resources for
all. Focuses on the needs of people with visual impairments, particularly in
economically poor and marginalized communities. This mission aims to close the
gap between people with visual impairments and the vital services they demand,
creating an inclusive environment in which everyone is given the opportunity to
thrive. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 285 million people
globally are visually impaired, of whom 39 million are blind and 246 million have
low vision. At least 65% (154 million) of visually impaired people and 82% (32
million) of the blind are in the 50 years and older age group. WHO estimates that
age-related blindness is increasing worldwide. Cataract is the number one cause of
blindness in the world and accounted for an estimated 51% of blindness in 2010.
Other causes of age-related blindness include glaucoma (8%), age-related macular
degeneration (5%) and diabetic retinopathy (1%). Uncorrected refractive errors
(43%) and cataract (33%) are the main causes of visual impairment in the world.
Approximately 90% of those affected live in developing countries (World Health
Organization, 2016). According to (Ravilla et al., 2018), to successfully develop,
run and sustain an eye care program, several resources are required, finance being
among the essential ones. The source of such financing varies somewhat based on
who the provider is – the government, non-profit hospital or private sector. Equally
the sources vary depending on whether such financing is for capital investment or
operating expenses.

MISSION
• To offer assistance and create opportunities for senior citizens at no expense,
serving as a means to promote inclusivity and equality within the community.
• To enhance the quality of life and improve vision for senior citizens,
particularly those in need.
• To provide complimentary treatment to individuals, aiding in the enhancement
of their self-esteem and confidence.
VISION
• To provide free eye check-ups and treatments, especially for those with
limited budgets
• To unite people of all ages with a special emphasis on supporting and caring
for our senior citizens.
• To enhance the visual health for disadvantaged individuals.

II. PURPOSE

The purpose of this project is to bridge the gap to clear vision by providing free
eyeglasses to individuals of all ages who require them due to blurry vision, especially
those who cannot afford them, with a particular focus on senior citizens. This project
aims to improve the quality of life for those struggling with blurry vision, reduce the
risk of accidents and injuries associated with poor vision, and empower individuals to
participate fully in their communities and pursue their goals. By providing free
eyeglasses, the proponents hope to promote awareness of the importance of vision
care and access to eye exams, ultimately creating a more inclusive and equitable
society for all. It is worth sponsoring to help and enable them to develop productivity
and boost their self-esteem. The proponents can really help with their educational
advancements and participate in seminars. This can be conducted by proponents and
invited sponsors and speakers.

III. DESCRIPTION

This initiative aims to bring the community together, with a particular

emphasis on the needs of senior citizens. The project will take place across
Barangay in Tanza, Cavite, specifically in Barangay Biwas. Its population ranges
2.24% of the total population of Tanza. Scheduled to commence on Friday,
December 2, 2024, and running until December 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5:00
PM, the event will offer attendees complimentary health checkups, eyeglasses,
and medical treatments provided by qualified doctors. Additionally, free snacks
will be provided during the waiting periods and seminars.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
Week 1: Meeting with the sponsor about the flow of the proponents mission
including the seminar and educational segments for eyecare.

Week 2: Start of the proponents mission; free checkups, information slip of the
patient, refraction, choosing their desired eyeglasses. This also includes free food
and treatments for the patients.

Week 3: Distributing eyeglasses for every person that has been checked and
medication for those that undergo treatment for their eyes.

IV. SUPPORT

The estimated budget needed for the project is over PHP 800,000. This includes
the Doctors fee, Frames, Labor, Lens, Foods and water, Fare, Salary and other
related fees. The target sponsors are Mayor Yuri Alarca Pacumio (Mayor of Tanza
Cavite), the first and only optometric organization in the Philippines the World
Council of Optometry, and last is the Optical Express Group founded in1990
specializing in the provision of general eye care.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Doctors fee 100,000 php (Per Doctor)
Frames PHP 80,000
Labor PHP 50,000
Lens PHP 80,000
Foods and Water PHP 180,000
Fare PHP 40,000
Medication PHP 200,000
Salary PHP 50,000
Other Expenses PHP 100,000
TOTAL: PHP 800,000

V. CONTACT INFORMATION

The proponents can be contacted on the following:

Phone: 09367521310
Email: [email protected]
FB Page: @yourvisionourmission

VI. REFERENCES

• Facts and Figures (n.d.). LGU TANZA. Retrieved from

https://www.tanza.gov.ph/factsandfigures
• History of OAP. (n.d.). Optometric Association of the Philippines. Retrieved
from https://www.oap.com.ph/history-of-oap.html
• Optical Express. (2024, November 5). Vision & Mission Statement. Retrieved
from Optical Express Group. https://www.opticalexpressgroup.com/about-
us/vision-mission-statement/
• Ravilla et al. (2018) Affordability and Financing for Eye Care. Retrieved from
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-98014-0_6
• Syed et al. (2013) Predictors of attendance and barriers to cataract surgery in
Kenya, Bangladesh and the Philippines. Retrieved from
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09638288.2012.748843
• World Health Organization. (2016). Older people's visual impairment:
situational analysis of programmes and services in the Philippines. Retrieved
https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/275436/9789290617846-
eng.pdf