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The advancement of health and saving lives SDG’s 3,17<\/h5>\n

On this page we will describe steps taken by members for the advancement of health and saving lives. This will correspond to SIGBI’s Charitable Objectives Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).<\/p>\n

For more information click on Charitable Objectives and SDGs Alignment, 1 02 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Helping the World to see!<\/h5>\n

First photo<\/strong> shows 32 used spectacles, part of 96, collected by SI Hamilton members from 9 10 2025 till 12 03 026. The used spectacles are for use in the developing world.<\/p>\n

“Right to Sight” Project:<\/h5>\n

Used spectacles are given to Mackie Opticians, 48 Main Street, Bothwell 671 8EX, for use in eye camps in Cambodia and India.\u00a0 Before being sent abroad, the used spectacles are sent to HMP Barlinnie’s “Right to Sight” Project. Specially trained prisoners sort and grade the spectacles. The used spectacles\u00a0 are then sent abroad in advance of the eye camps.<\/p>\n

To learn more about SI Hamilton click here; <\/strong><\/a>for Mackie Opticians click here .<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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