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Martin Aufmuth invented the OneDollarGlasses at home in Germany in his basement. In 2012 he founded the German non-profit, EinDollarBrille e.V (OneDollarGlasses).
Goal
Today we are active in eight countries worldwide.
Our goal is to establish basic optical care for everyone.
Finance
Today over 300 people work voluntarily in Germany, Switzerland and the USA for OneDollarGlasses. More than 200 jobs have already been created in the currently eight project countries. OneDollarBrille e.V. Germany finances training costs, bending machines and the project setup from donations. Part of the costs are borne by selling the glasses. Development aid as a social business.
Together with the parent organization OneDollarGlasses Germany, the individual national organizations work under the common umbrella of “GoodVision”. Our goal: to establish basic ophthalmic care for people worldwide.
Reports
Our greatest successes (as of January 1st, 2021):
- Over 300,000 people supplied with glasses.
- Over 200 local jobs created.
- Around 300 volunteers.
- Successful projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
- Holistic social business model.
- In-house specialized optician training developed.
- Sister organizations in the USA and Switzerland.
- Prestigious awards at home and abroad.
Access the latest annual reports here.
