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 TWECS
  74,000 eye exams and eyeglasses given since 1995 - a 100% volunteer Canadian charity.

The Third World Eye Care Society consists of eye care professionals and individuals who collect used eyeglasses from the public and travel to Third World countries providing free eye care and eyeglasses to the poor.
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TWECS has held eye care projects in the following countries (click on flags for more info):


Nicaragua 2011
Ethiopia 2009
Philippines 2008
Kenya 2008
Vietnam 2007
Zanzibar 2006
Kenya 2006
Philippines 2005
Guatemala 2005
Peru 2004

Cambodia 2002

Mexico 2001
Boliva 2000
Philippines 1999
Malawi 1998
Grenada 1998
India 1997
Guatemala 1996
Philippines 1995
Mexico 1994

Thank you to Callum Lehingrat for his birthday donation.
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Thank you to Suzanne de Montigny, author of a children's book, for donating 20% of her proceeds to TWECS.
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New Blog for Tondo, Manila Nov 2012 Project Updates

Nicaragual 2011 Project Story by Dr.Brad McDougall
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White Rock Optometry Clinic has raised a total of $64,251 from patient donations matched by Drs. Anderson, Ertel, and Curry.
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TWECS Prison Program

Eyeglass Recycling

Collecting used eyeglasses and preparing them for distribution to developing countries around the world is the focus of TWECS.
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To Donate

Your old eyeglasses or online donation can make a world of difference.
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Eye Care Projects

Upcoming Eye Care Projects for 2013:

- East Timor
- Latin America
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