Empathy
Listening to and recognizing each community’s needs.
WHO WE ARE
An initiative connecting vision and opportunity
Sembrando Miradas is a social impact initiative sharing Astrid Rodríguez Gamarra’s community service journey. Since the age of seven, Astrid has taken part in charitable and vision-care outreach campaigns organized by Factory Lens, a Peruvian optical company.
HOW IT BEGAN
A commitment that began in childhood
Astrid’s earliest experiences involved joining campaigns that distributed free eyeglasses and donated supplies. Over time, her involvement grew: she helped prepare glasses and suggested adding medicines and first-aid kits after noticing the needs of families visited.
OUR PURPOSE
Promoting well-being through empathy
We aim to raise awareness of vision-care needs in underserved communities, foster solidarity, and encourage more young people to engage in community service.
WHAT GUIDES US
Values put into action
Solidarity
Sharing resources and time with those who need them most.
Initiative
Finding new ways to contribute to collective well-being.
OUR WORK
Small actions with purpose
Vision care
Supporting free eyeglass distribution campaigns and preparing optical materials.
Community support
Donations of food, clothing, medicines, and first-aid kits for vulnerable people.
Youth engagement
A journey that seeks to inspire other young people to serve their communities.
A VALUABLE COLLABORATION
Supported by Factory Lens
The earlier campaigns were organized by Factory Lens, a Peruvian optical company, with Astrid participating as a volunteer and contributor. Sembrando Miradas documents this journey and does not claim to have independently organized those campaigns.
A STORY STILL GROWING
Discover Astrid’s journey
Explore how her volunteer experiences evolved from childhood to an interest in vision science and technology.
Explore her journey