February 2021 was IRIS Mundial month
A donation of $93,250 has been made by IRIS! February 2021 was IRIS Mundial Month in all IRIS stores across Canada. For each pair of eyeglasses sold during this special month, a donation of $10 was made to IRIS Mundial contributing to the grand total of $89,900! Also,...
In 2021, IRIS Mundial celebrates its 20th year of existence
By Julie Roegiers, general manager THE BIRTH OF IRIS MUNDIAL In June 2001, thanks to the visionary and committed spirit of Dr. Jean-Pierre Tchang, optometrist, our beautiful organization, IRIS Mundial, officially came into being. For 20 years, caring volunteers have...
The adventures of the traveling glasses
Mrs. Michelle Smallman, regional manager at IRIS, The Visual Group, recently printed new copies of her book entitled “The adventures of the traveling glasses” and has decided to give $ 10 per book sold to IRIS Mundial. The book tells the story of a pair of glasses...
IRIS Mundial in the context of Covid-19
Like many international cooperation organizations, IRIS Mundial is strongly impacted in the implementation of its regular activities in this pandemic context. We were forced to postpone the realization of our one-time project that should have taken place early...
Annual report 2019
It’s a beauty, fresh off the press and it’s now accessible! We are proud to present our 2019 annual report which highlights the achievements of this rich and colourful past year.
February 2020 was IRIS Mundial month
A donation of $81,670 has been made by IRIS! February 2020 was IRIS Mundial Month in all IRIS.ca stores across Canada. For each pair of eyeglasses sold during this special month, a donation of $10 was made to IRIS Mundial contributing to the grand total of $77,270!...
Training mission – management support
By Catherine Rioux, general management (in collaboration with Mr. André Racine) EMPOWERMENT, AN ESSENTIAL ASPECT OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Empowerment and sustainability of eye care services in developing countries are two very important aspects and are part of...
Portrait of an outstanding volunteer: Marie-Claude Cossette
We present to you Marie-Claude Cossette, a long-time volunteer with IRIS Mundial! Marie-Claude’s involvement started in 2003, after meeting Dr. Jean-Pierre Tchang, the IRIS Mundial’s founder, during a trip to Peru the previous year. She immediately joined the...
PPFB St-Louis, Senegal: towards sustainable eye care services
By Julie Roegiers, General Manager, IRIS Mundial IRIS Mundial seeks to establish permanent eye care services in developing countries. Its aim is to promote autonomy in terms of eye care through support to local partners and through respect of local cultures and the...