Be My Eyes

SDG 10: Reduced inequalitiesSDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
  • Year: 2017
  • Award: World Summit Award
  • Category: Inclusion & Empowerment
  • Organisation: Be My Eyes
  • Country: Denmark
  • URL: http://bemyeyes.com/

Be My Eyes is a FREE mobile app designed to bring sight to the blind and visually impaired. With the press of a button, the app establishes a live video connection between blind and visually impaired users and sighted volunteers. Every day, volunteers are lending their eyes to solve challenges both big and small in the lives of the blind and visually impaired. With over half a million users across 150 countries, Be My Eyes has grown to become the largest online community for the blind and visually impaired. The app harnesses the power of generosity, technology and human connection to help blind and visually impaired individuals lead more independent lives.