While in Hyderabad, Journeys for Change connected with VisionSpring.  This organization provides inexpensive eyeglasses to people who would not otherwise be able to afford any.  VisionSpring empowers local entrepreneurs to run one-day vision campaigns in villages throughout the state, providing free eye tests and selling eyeglasses for 175 Rupees a pair (the equivalent of three US dollars).  For many Vision Entrepreneurs, it's an opportunity to not only provide a critical service, but also to earn a livelihood. During this podcast, you'll hear three UK-based social entrepreneurs discuss their experience at a vision campaign in a local village.  Luke Walsh designs software for colorblind people, his colorblind simulator Huetility is now available for the iPhone. Amy Barbor and Rose McCausland run Living Lens, an organization that empowers marginalized groups through video.  The three explore VisionSpring's unique distribution model and discuss the potential advantages of expanding services beyond eyecare.

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