READING GLASSES CHALLENGE; Democratic Republic of the Congo
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Reading Glasses
Learn more about the Reading Glasses Challenge and how increasing access to non-prescription reading or working glasses can improve the livelihoods of those in need.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Aid Vision distributes reading glasses to older adults experiencing age-related vision change.
Aid Vision’s model is based on distributing affordable non-prescription reading glasses through last-mile shops in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Targeting individuals aged 40 and older with age-related vision changes, they offer quick vision screenings. What sets Aid Vision apart is its high-leverage approach, which consists of improving the quality of life for older adults with accessible, affordable solutions.
Aid Vision was founded in 2025 by Victor Naka Magerano and Benjamin Luhazi. Aid Vision is based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Victor Magerano serves as Aid Vision's full-time Project Lead.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Provide reading glasses to 500 individuals.
Equip 20 last-mile shops to distribute the reading glasses.
Fundraise an additional $60,000.
FOUNDING TEAM
Victor Naka Magerano - Project Lead
Benjamin Luhazi - Project Manager