pair for pair
Changing Lives
#pairforpair
For every pair you purchase, Bloobloom donates a pair to someone in need.
How it works
Because we believe clear sight is a right, every purchase you make helps restore vision to people in need.
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You buy
a pairOne pair purchased
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one pair donated - 02
We donate
each monthHowever many pairs we sell, we make a donation to cover the cost of giving away the same number overseas
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Glasses are
distributedOur non-profit partners give out glasses and train local people to provide eye care
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We change
livesSomeone can now learn and work towards achieving their full potential
The Right Way
Simply giving without building a sustainable model can create problems as well as solve them. We make a point of helping the right way.
The Right Way
Simply giving without building a sustainable model can create problems as well as solve them. We make a point of helping the right way.
Locally
We only work with locally staffed organisations who have a long-term commitment to the region. This allows a deeper understanding of local needs and ensures other vital local initiatives stay on track.Sustainably
Instead of just distributing free glasses, people are also trained to provide eye care and glasses are sold for ultra-affordable prices whenever possible. This model is more sustainable, avoids hurting local businesses and boosts self-esteem.Fairly
Bloobloom’s mission is to help every person in need equally. We don’t differentiate people according to their race, gender, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation or any other criteria.Why it matters
Today 2.5 billion people around the world still don’t have access to glasses. Think about it. This simple invention that’s been around for more than 700 years could change billions of lives.
Glasses have the power to change the world.
1 pair in the developing world
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+35% in productivity
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+20% in monthly income
Here’s What Your Purchase Supports
WORK
EDUCATION
GENDER EQUALITY
Where we give
It all starts with you, and as we grow, our efforts will keep growing with us. Everywhere. Pair by pair.
Delivering lasting change in Rwanda today. And soon, with your help, in Ghana, Nigeria and Southeast Asia.
On track:
Rwanda
Our partner Vision for a Nation has transformed eye care in Rwanda. In just five years they have built a sustainable nationwide eye care service that is accessible to all 11.8 million Rwandans.
Ghana
Our partner Vision for a Nation is launching an ambitious programme in Ghana to extend access to affordable eye care services. A pilot was launched in 2018 and the programme will be scaled nationally from 2019.
Upcoming:
Southeast asia
Nigeria
Giving heroes
Bloobloom wants to team up with amazing organisations around the globe. Could you be one of our local heroes?
Our Heroes
Superman vs. Spiderman: who’s the greatest? We ditched that debate and came up with a better list of world-saving superpowers.
Our Heroes
Superman vs. Spiderman: who’s the greatest? We ditched that debate and came up with a better list of world-saving superpowers.
Hands-on
We’re looking for partners who work on the ground with a deep understanding of local challenges.Empowering
We encourage initiatives that enable communities to work towards meeting their own needs in the future.Collaborative
We don’t donate and run. We want to stay closely involved so we can help develop and improve ideas.Fair
Everyone has to be treated fairly, regardless of their race, sex, religion or any other criteria.Bloobloom & Vision For A Nation
Vision for a Nation has been our main partner since day 1. By making eye care accessible to the world's poorest communities, what they’ve achieved is (we think) immeasurable.
2.3 million+
Eye screenings conducted173,000+
Glasses distributed1.2 million+
Eye drops dispensed2700+
Nurses trained231,000+
Referrals for specialist treatment2.5 million+
People have already been helped