EinDollarBrille

EinDollarBrille e.V. is a social enterprise that has been dedicated since its founding in 2012 to enabling people in economically disadvantaged regions to access affordable vision aids. Founded by Martin Aufmuth, the company has developed a revolutionary technology that allows for the production of glasses with minimal material costs.

• Local Glasses Production: EinDollarBrille supports the establishment of small, local businesses in developing countries that produce glasses using simple but effective means and without electricity. These glasses are sold at locally adapted, affordable prices that even the poorest can afford[1][2][3].
• Vision Tests and Eye Care: The company conducts extensive vision tests and provides people with individually tailored glasses. Additionally, cataract surgeries and other ophthalmological procedures are facilitated[2][3][4].
• Training and Job Creation: EinDollarBrille trains local professionals for the production and distribution of glasses, thereby creating jobs in the affected regions. People with disabilities are actively integrated into training and production[2][3].

The main mission of EinDollarBrille e.V. is to establish basic optical care for all people worldwide. The company follows a "help for self-help" approach by empowering local communities to produce and market their own glasses. The company's values include inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility[2][3][4].

• Sustainable Production: The glasses are produced locally, minimizing transportation efforts and resource consumption. Production is carried out with simple, inexpensive materials and without electricity[1][2][3].
• Inclusion and Equal Opportunities: EinDollarBrille integrates people with disabilities into production and training, thereby promoting equal opportunities and reducing inequalities[2][3].
• Health and Well-being: By providing access to affordable glasses, the company improves the health and quality of life of millions of people. This has positive effects on the education and economic situation of those affected[2][3][4].
• International Networking and Partnerships: EinDollarBrille works closely with ophthalmologists, opticians, and international organizations to improve optical care worldwide. The company is part of the fivetolife network and has made significant contributions at the IAPB Congress[3][4].

EinDollarBrille e.V. was awarded the German Award for Sustainability Projects 2024 in the category of Equal Opportunities. This award underscores the company's sustainable commitment and social responsibility[3].

Since its founding, EinDollarBrille e.V. has already provided over 630,000 people with glasses, conducted more than 1.6 million vision tests, and facilitated over 7,500 cataract surgeries. The company has established projects in South America, Africa, and Asia and continues to advocate for comprehensive optical care[3][4].

By combining innovative technology, local production, and social inclusion, EinDollarBrille e.V. tirelessly works to make the world a little clearer and provide millions of people with a better future perspective.

• 1 - https://www.brillen-ohne-grenzen.de/vielfaeltig-helfen/eindollarbrille-ev/
• 2 - https://good-search.org/about/blog/projekt/ein-dollar-brille/
• 3 - https://www.nachhaltigejobs.de/o/eindollarbrille
• 4 - https://www.eindollarbrille.de/en
• 5 - https://www.eindollarbrille.de/unterstuetzen/als-organisation-unternehmen