Mission for Vision
Empowers communities through equitable eye care services to eradicate preventable blindness and alleviate poverty
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2000
Mission for Vision (MFV) is a prominent non-profit organisation founded in 2000, dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness. It has facilitated ov Read moreer 2.86 million eye surgeries, empowering institutions for improved service delivery. Initially part of Tulsi Trust, a social welfare initiative established by Mr. Mithumal Tulsi Chanrai in 1975, MFV emerged from this parent entity under the leadership of Mr. Jagdish M. Chanrai and other entrepreneurs. Recognizing the link between poverty and blindness, MFV focuses on providing equitable eye care services to underserved communities, aiming to break the cycle of economic hardship exacerbated by visual impairment. The organisation's vision is to restore vision to all visually impaired individuals, regardless of nationality, religion, or socio-economic background. Guided by the philosophy of "Caring Capitalism," MFV strives for sustainable community development through its impactful programmes.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
Mission for Vision has positively impacted over 19.19 million patients through interventions, enabling more than 2.97 million surgeries at no cost, training over 700 allied ophthalmic personnel, establishing 146 vision centres across 24 states and Union Territories, and strengthening eye health facilities in over 190 districts.
Programs
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Mission Disha
Mission Disha conducts proactive screenings and interventions for heavy vehicle drivers to address prevalent refractive errors, reducing the risk of accidents and lifetime challenges due to visual impairment. Through screening camps at major hubs, it provides eye health education and recommends spectacles or surgery as necessary, aiming to promote "Vision at Workplaces" and extend its outreach to other public vehicle drivers and skilled workers.
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Mission Jeevan
Mission Jeevan, an initiative by Mission for Vision, addresses the critical issue of retinoblastoma, a prevalent form of eye cancer affecting young children. With over 2,500 cases diagnosed annually in India alone, early detection and treatment are imperative. Through timely screening, counselling, financial assistance, and treatment, the programme ensures that 95% of diagnosed children survive, 90% retain their eyes, and 85% maintain their vision. Additionally, it raises awareness among medical professionals and the public while advocating for policy changes to improve retinoblastoma management.
Impact Metrics
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Number of Truck Drivers/Skilled Workers Treated
Program Name
Mission Disha
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 1340
- 2021-22 741
- 2022-23 741
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Number of Children Treated for Retinoblastoma and Allied Conditions
Program Name
Mission Jeevan
Year-wise Metrics- 2021-22 8
- 2022-23 11
Leadership Team
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATM4808J
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Registration ID
E-18696
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2017/0165834
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12A
AAATM4808JE20214
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80G
AAATM4808JF20214
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FCRA
083780869
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
#45, 4th floor, Maker Chambers VI, 220, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, 400021
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust