Charting the course for a future where quality eye care is accessible to every African — a vision we are building together.
A bold, forward-looking strategy to transform eye health across the African continent through unity, innovation, and sustained impact.
By 2030, AFCO envisions a continent where optometry is fully integrated into primary healthcare, where every African has access to quality vision care regardless of location or economic status, and where African optometrists lead global innovation in eye health delivery.
The pillars that guide our work and define our commitment to transforming eye health across Africa.
Enhance organizational structures, transparency, and accountability to ensure AFCO operates with excellence and integrity.
Grow AFCO’s continental footprint by welcoming new member nations and strengthening existing partnerships.
Develop human resources, infrastructure, and technology for effective eye care delivery across the continent.
Champion eye health at governmental and international levels to secure policy changes and resources.
Develop diversified, sustainable funding models to support AFCO’s programs and operations.
Our phased approach to achieving the AFCO 2030 Vision.
Strengthen governance structures, launch AFCO Regional Secretariat in Abuja, and expand membership to 20 nations. Host landmark AFCO-NOA 2026 joint conference.
Establish Francophone and Lusophone regional hubs, launch continental CPD platform, and initiate the AFCO Leadership Academy for emerging optometric leaders.
Achieve 40+ member nations, fully integrate optometry into national health systems in 20+ countries, and establish AFCO as the premier voice for eye health in Africa.
Transformative programs that will drive AFCO’s vision forward.
A dedicated program to develop the next generation of African optometric leaders through mentorship, training, and continental exchange opportunities.
A unified digital platform offering standardized continuing professional development for optometrists across all member nations.
A dedicated fund to support national associations in their advocacy efforts to integrate optometry into primary healthcare systems.
A collaborative network supporting African-led optometric research on preventable blindness, myopia control, and low vision rehabilitation.
School-based vision screening programs targeting 1 million African children by 2030, addressing uncorrected refractive error early.
Continental standards and guidelines for teleoptometry services, enabling remote care in underserved communities.
AFCO’s strategic vision requires collective action. Whether you’re a member nation, partner organization, or individual optometrist — your contribution matters.