Million Lives Collective

Last update: 10.2023
About us
The Million Lives Collective (MLC) is an initiative launched in 2019 that recognises and raises awareness of innovations that are making a significant impact in addressing global development challenges. The MLC is currently made up of 101 innovations across a wide range of sectors and geographies. It was inspired by members of the International Development Innovation Alliance (IDIA) and is managed by Results for Development (R4D)
Founded
11.2024
Type
Non-Profit
Sector
Hospital / Health Care
Number of Employees
n/a
Headquarter
Impact activity regions
C_AF
Investment stage
n/a
Our Goal
Primary KPI
Improved vision
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Last update 07.2024
Scale / Period
Goal (09.2023)
Actual (09.2023)
Description of impact
people (people) / cumulated
50000
50000
With eyeglasses, last mile customers and farmers can improve their productivity. A 2018 Lancet RCT documented a 22% to 32% productivity increase for individuals working in an agricultural setting who received glasses. This model also aims to generate additional income for CHEs (35% revenues on sales).
Attribution Description
Sponsored by the Bayer Foundation, the Million Lives Collective offered its Members a unique opportunity to establish new collaborations with one another that have the potential to accelerate development impact.
Scale / Period
people (people) / cumulated
Goal (09.2023)
50000
Actual (09.2023)
50000
Description of impact
With eyeglasses, last mile customers and farmers can improve their productivity. A 2018 Lancet RCT documented a 22% to 32% productivity increase for individuals working in an agricultural setting who received glasses. This model also aims to generate additional income for CHEs (35% revenues on sales).
Attribution Description
Sponsored by the Bayer Foundation, the Million Lives Collective offered its Members a unique opportunity to establish new collaborations with one another that have the potential to accelerate development impact.
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