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> 32 |ANNUAL REPORT 2008
2008
368,812 people were helped during 20 international clinics across 11 countries, including India for the first
time, by teams comprising over 700 volunteers. Glasses were distributed to over a million people in 2008,
thanks in part to work by the new recycling centres in Pederobba (Treviso) and North Ryde (Australia),
which were opened in 2008 in addition to the three existing structures in Cincinnati (USA), Agordo (Italy)
and Port Washington (USA).
The 20 regional clinics in North America, Australia and China enabled 195 volunteers to help 33,807
people; their operations were backed up in 2008 by Vision Vans which worked for 81 days. OneSight
volunteers for the first time reached Tianjing in China, where 1,001 people benefited from our services.
Initiatives in communities in North America and Australia helped 240,084 people in optical stores and local
missions.
Lastly, OneSight gave US$ 298,875 to 11 research organizations in the United States and Italy, as well as
granting 20 optometry degree scholarships in North America.
2009 GOALS
Having launched its new global organization, OneSight aims to raise public awareness and appeal among
its employees and Luxottica partners, provide opportunities to help the needy and foster stronger
interpersonal relations.
The Foundation will seek to leverage Luxottica’s global dimensions to extend its reach, especially in
Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Program goals include 20 global clinics in 15 countries, with first-time visits to Brazil and South Africa, and
25 weeks of regional clinics across North America, Australia and China.
OneSight will grant US$ 200,000 to support research projects related to diabetic retinopathy and pediatric
vision disorders and award ten optometry degree scholarships.