All over the world, there are thousands of men, women, boys and girls who need glasses, yet due to their financial situation and other factors, they are unable to receive the glasses they need to see.

New Eyes is a non-profit organisation that aims to combat this problem that is faced by so many people around the world. New Eyes takes in unwanted glasses, of any kind, and distributes them around the world to places including Bolivia, Kenya, and Honduras. Since its foundation in 1932, New Eyes have improved the vision of over 8,000,000 people around the world. This year, Newington is getting behind this worthy cause.

Very soon, a Perspex box will be placed at Reception for you to drop off your unwanted and unused glasses. We will be taking all kinds of eyeglasses and sunglasses, provided that they are in reasonably good condition. So bring in any pairs of glasses that are lying around your house gathering dust, and we’ll make sure that they’re utilised for a good cause.

Hamish Brown (12/FL)