Clean Clothes and Glasses for the Poorest in Society

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How do you improve the lives of the very poorest people? Sometimes it’s just a question of doing the simple things. In Greece, where an economic downturn has left thousands of people homeless on the streets, three friends have found a way to provide them with a basic need – clean clothes. They bought a van and fitted it with washing machines, so they can do the washing wherever it’s needed. In Malawi, the problem-solvers have turned their minds to another basic need – vision. They are building a network of new opticians and wire-frame glasses-makers which aim to improve the eyesight of even the poorest in society. Presenter: Tom Colls Reporters: Nick Holland & Lucy Ashton Photo Caption: The mobile laundry in Athens Photo Credit: BBC