GoodVision in the context of the SDGs
GoodVision's commitment to good sight worldwide is an important contribution to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, GoodVision's commitment goes far beyond improving vision.
Among other things, GoodVision is committed to ensuring that glasses are accessible to all. With its commitment, it plays an important role in achieving several of the United Nations' SDGs. Here we present the most important ones.
A central goal of GoodVision is to promote the health and well-being of all people (SDG 3). By providing high-quality glasses at affordable prices,the organisation helps people to see better and thus improves their quality of life.
GoodVision also contributes to the fight against poverty (SDG 1) and the promotion of education (SDG 4). Many people in developing countries do not have glasses because they are too expensive or there is no optician nearby who can fit them. They therefore suffer from uncorrected vision problems that limit their educational and professional opportunities. GoodVision Glasses enable these people to actively participate in social life again and realise their full potential.
The promotion of gender equality (SDG 5) is also a central theme of the organisation. For employees in Germany and in the program countries, there is no gender pay gap, i.e. equal pay for equal work and performance regardless of gender. At the same time, it is important to open up new opportunities, especially for women in the program countries: Through a steady income, qualified training and the opportunity to develop their careers.
GoodVision is also committed to climate protection (SDG13). The glasses are produced without electricity and are durable in order to conserve resources and avoid waste. The program countries are supported with a separate funding pot for active climate protection projects. Funding is awarded via an application process based on the concept reviewed in each case.
Overall, the work of GoodVision contributes to promoting sustainable development in line with the SDGs. It not only improves the lives of individuals, but also makes a positive contribution to achieving the global sustainability goals. GoodVision is continuously working to make the world a better place – one pair of glasses at a time.
