TWECS - Third World Eye Care Society Canada

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TWECS
59,000 eye exams given in 15 years - A 100% volunteer Canadian charity. (Established 1995)

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. > Learn More About Us

TWECS has held eye care projects in the following countries (click on flags for more info):

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


> AGM Aug 29th Ethiopia 2009 Project Photos > See More Ethiopia 2009 Volunteer Story by Kim Pearce > See More TWECS Eye Ball 2009 Photos - coming soon > See More White Rock Optometry Clinic raised $24,000 from patient donations matched by Drs. Anderson, Ertel, and Currie. > See More
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

Join Us On Upcoming Eyecare Missions:
Olongapo, Philippines
Nov 2010
Nicaragua, Feb 2011
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