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OneDollarGlasses
Worldwide, more than 700 million people would need a pair of glasses, but can not afford it. They can not learn, can not work and can not provide for their families.
Our solution:
The OneDollarGlasses. They consist of a lightweight, flexible spring steel frame and prefab lenses and can be locally manufactured with simple bending machines. The material costs: approximately 1 US $.
OneDollarGlasses at the Amazon
Suzanna can sew again. Her and more moving stories from Brazil...
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OneDollarGlasses wins Tech Award
OneDollarGlasses wins renowned Tech Award in San Jose/USA ...
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Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation
Strategic partnership with the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation...
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Successful Project Launch in Mexiko
In September 2015 OneDollarGlasses launched in Mexico...
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Malawi - Glasses for First Graders
A total of 222 children attend the first grade of Matandani School in the South of Malawi...
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OneDollarGlasses at the UNESCO in Paris
Martin Aufmuth, chairman of the OneDollarGlasses association made a presentation in front of the UNESCO...
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Presentation to the United Nations
Martin Aufmuth presents the concept of OneDollarGlasses at the United Nations in Geneva ...
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Documentary on OneDollarGlasses
Documentary on OneDollarGlasses, filmed by the Siemens Foundation
On the occasion of the award ceremony of the “empowering people.Awards” the Siemens foundation has produced a documentary on OneDollarGlasses. It has been filmed in Rwanda.
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