GOT some unused spectacles or sunglasses tucked away in a drawer? They could be making a greater difference to someone in a third-world country. The Mornington Peninsula’s Friends of Lospalos Inc is partnering with the Lions program’s Recycle for Sight to encourage locals to donate their old glasses to help offer the gift of vision to the people in Timor-Leste. The program sees preloved spectacles and non-prescription sunglasses cleaned, graded, and refurbished before being sent to Timor-Leste, where the quality of eye care is often out of reach. “Timor-Leste is one of our closest neighbours. The Mornington Peninsula Shire and…
Tuesday, May 6
