The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:non-profit_organization
gptkbp:advocatesFor increased funding for eye health
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:aimsTo eliminate avoidable blindness by 2020
gptkbp:collaboratesWith academic institutions
gptkbp:coordinates global initiatives
gptkbp:develops strategies for eye health
gptkbp:encourages community involvement in eye health
gptkbp:focusesOn eye health
gptkbp:founded 1976
gptkbp:hasCollaborationsWith with government agencies
with international organizations
with local NGOs
gptkbp:hasGoals enhancing quality of life through vision
improving access to eye care
reducing the prevalence of blindness
gptkbp:hasMember over 150 member organizations
gptkbp:hasPrograms community eye health programs
advocacy for eye health policies
data collection on blindness
training for eye care personnel
gptkbp:hasPublications guidelines for best practices
reports on eye health
research findings on blindness
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:London,_United_Kingdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
gptkbp:isActiveIn over 100 countries
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn training programs for health workers
global action plan for eye health
vision 2020 initiative
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy international health community
gptkbp:isSupportedBy grants
donations
partnerships with corporations
gptkbp:mission to prevent avoidable blindness and promote eye health
gptkbp:organizes conferences on eye health
gptkbp:promotes awareness of eye health
sustainable eye care services
gptkbp:provides technical assistance to countries
guidelines for eye care services
resources for eye care
gptkbp:supports research in blindness prevention
gptkbp:uses data to inform policies
gptkbp:worksWith governments
non-governmental organizations
health professionals