Unlocking Leadership for a Future Without Avoidable Sight Loss

The challenge ahead is clear: to achieve the ambitious goals of 2030 In Sight, we need leaders across the eye health sector who can drive systemic change. But are we equipping them with the right skills? 

Our latest report, Leadership for 2030 In Sight, explores this urgent question. It reveals that while the sector is making progress—gaining global recognition, influencing policy, and expanding eye health services—the pace of change isn’t fast enough. One critical gap? Leadership development. 

Too often, leadership is seen as the domain of senior executives or clinical experts. But to truly transform eye health, we need leadership at all levels—from programme managers and advocates to policymakers and frontline workers. This report outlines the key leadership skills required to mobilise collective action, navigate complex systems, and create lasting impact. 

Key themes include: 

Systems Awareness – Understanding how different actors and forces shape eye health outcomes.
Strategic Vision – Setting a bold, actionable direction that transcends organisational silos.
Collaboration & Coalition Building – Bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive change.
Advocacy & Influencing – Making the case for eye health as a global development priority.
Developing People & Learning Cultures – Creating environments where leadership flourishes at every level. 

This is more than a report—it’s a call to action. We invite you to explore the findings and join the conversation on how we can cultivate the next generation of eye health leaders. 

Download the report, or watch this short summary presentation.