News Archives | Sightsavers

A close-up of a lab scientist wearing surgical gear and looking into a microscope.

News / Fighting disease /

The two organisations will publish two further collections of research papers in the journal International Health.

May 2024

Arthur in the classroom, smiling while wearing his new glasses.

News / Eye health /

SPECS 2030 aims to tackle the world’s biggest cause of visual impairment by improving global access to eye care.

May 2024

Anita from Liberia wearing her new glasses and smiling.

News / Eye health /

Sun Amante is donating a percentage of sales from its sunglasses to support Sightsavers’ work to protect people from avoidable blindness.

May 2024

Enock, who uses a wheelchair, poses for a photo with two teachers from his inclusive school.

News / Disability and inclusion /

A report on the UK government’s development strategy and how inclusive it is of people with disabilities was published on Thursday 4 April.

April 2024

A large group of primary school children smile and pose for a photo as they hold their artwork.

News / Education /

The annual competition invites primary school children to create artwork that promotes equality for people with disabilities around the world.

March 2024

Eye care staff perform trachoma surveys on children in Cote D'Ivoire.

News / Fighting disease /

The extra funding from international donors will help speed up the elimination of trachoma in Africa by expanding and extending the programme.

March 2024

Two school students in Zambia huddle together at a desk. One is writing, the other is looking at the work.

News / Education /

We're attending the conference in Miami on 6-14 March to share our expertise, engage with the education community and explore how we can transform inclusive education.

March 2024

Dr Ndalela examines a boy's eyes and applies ointment to ease the symptoms of trachoma.

News / Fighting disease /

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded Sightsavers a grant of US$2.19 million to help fight the disease.

January 2024

Teenage girls learning trade skills in Nigeria pose for a group photo along with course leaders.

News / Disability and inclusion /

Teenage girls from Kaduna State marked the global event by attending the launch of a new project that will give them the skills they need to start their own business.

January 2024

News / Our organisation /

Sightsavers did incredible things during the year, but we couldn’t have done it without your help. Learn about our achievements, all made possible by you.

December 2023

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News

Sightsavers and RSTMH extend research partnership

Sightsavers joins WHO initiative to improve access to spectacles

Sightsavers partners with eco sunglasses brand Sun Amante

Sightsavers responds to report into FCDO’s work on disability inclusion

Entries now open for 2024 Junior Painter of the Year

Sightsavers’ Accelerate programme gets US$36.5 million funding boost to banish trachoma

Sightsavers at the CIES education conference 2024

Sightsavers awarded grant to help eliminate trachoma in Zambia

Spectrum Markets helps teenagers in Nigeria gain creative skills on World Children’s Day

What we achieved in 2023

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all