Why we were born
Vision Mundi was founded in 2004 with the aim of fighting blindness in disadvantaged regions. It was created by the ophthalmologist from La Rioja, Julio Yangüela Rodilla.
We believe that fighting blindness is a powerful and transformative way to combat inequality and restore dignity to people. This is why initiatives like Vision Mundi are an effective tool to promote development in the countries that need it most.
Our values
Board of Trustees
- Julio Yangüela Rodilla. President and founder. Ophthalmologist. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Madrid. Master’s degree in non-profit management from the Autonomous University of Madrid.
- Juan Ignacio Herráiz Serrano. Secretary. Degree in Ecclesiastical Studies and PhD in Telecommunications Engineering. Madrid.
- Luis Gómez Terroba. Treasurer. Degree in Law and Business Studies. Madrid.
- Enrique Rodríguez Rocandio. Ophthalmologist. Logroño.
- Oscar Reinares Fernández. Architect. Logroño.
- Jose Carlos Martín Rodrigo. Ophthalmologist, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Madrid.
- Alfonso Luis Andueza Artal. Anaesthetist. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Madrid.
- Pablo Gili Manzanaro. Ophthalmologist. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Madrid.
- Nicolás López Ferrando. Ophthalmologist. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid.
- Cristina Leube Jiménez. Lawyer, mediator and judicial facilitator. Madrid.
- Maria Begoña Arias Novas. Paediatrician. Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo.
- María Velasco Arribas. Infectious disease specialist. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Madrid.
- Isabel Fesser Oroz. Ophthalmologist. Hospital Universitario de Toledo.
- Javier Jiménez Benito. Ophthalmologist. Hospital Universitario de Burgos.
- Alejandro Fernández de las Peñas. Physicist and specialist in international cooperation.

