It’s our mission for eyes in need

IRIS Mundial is a charity that aims to improve the visual health of populations in need in developing countries and in Canada.

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Our mission

Our mission is to provide quality preventive and curative optometric, optical and ophthalmological services to populations in developing countries and to people in need in Canada.

Who we are

Our vision

Mission IRIS Mundial is a reference body promoting the right to sight, which aims to improve the visual health of populations in need in developing countries and in Canada.

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Our projects

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Our one-time projects

Provide the first ever ophthalmic services to disadvantaged people in a region where no services are available.

Our permanent programs

Our Programs for the Prevention and Fight against Blindness (PPFB) aim to offer a quality comprehensive eye care system to the most disadvantaged population located in isolated areas.

Our trainings

Facilitate privileged exchanges on new surgical techniques and eye examinations between our professional volunteers and local vision professionals in the targeted areas through continuing education.

Latest news

In 2025, IRIS Mundial continued doing what has guided its mission for 25 years: bringing vision care closer to the people who need it most.This year, our commitment took us to the edge of the Senegalese desert, in the Podor region. Through a mobile clinic deployed...

The 2026 Jean-Pierre Tchang Award presented to the entire IRIS family

by IRIS Mundial | Jun 1, 2026

Since 2009, the Jean-Pierre Tchang Award has been presented annually to recognize the exceptional commitment of an IRIS Mundial volunteer. Created in honor of our founder, Dr. Jean-Pierre Tchang, this award highlights those who, through their generosity, dedication,...

IRIS Mundial is turning 25, and that calls for a celebration!

by IRIS Mundial | May 19, 2026

For 25 years now, IRIS Mundial has been working to improve access to eye care for vulnerable communities around the world. Thanks to the dedication of hundreds of volunteers, partners, and donors, more than 125,000 people have received eye care that has transformed...

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