What we do: countries and programmes

How do we help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?

Sightsavers has a direct impact on these SDGs:

1: No poverty
3: Good health and wellbeing
4: Quality education
5: Gender equality
8: Work and economic growth
10: Reduced inequalities

Sightsavers contributes to these SDGs:

2: Zero hunger
6: Clean water and sanitation
11: Sustainable communities
13: Climate action
16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
17: Partnerships for the goals

Progress towards these SDGs affects the contexts we operate in:

7: Affordable and clean energy
9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12: Responsible consumption
14: Life below water
15: Life on land

How can you get involved?

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Neglected tropical diseases

We’ve already helped to eliminate diseases such as trachoma in Benin, The Gambia, Ghana and Malawi.
Banish NTDs for good: Download key information

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Women and girls

We’re breaking down barriers faced by women with disabilities, and supporting them to claim their rights.
Take action: Download key information

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Global health

We tackle health inequity and drive progress towards universal health coverage. There’s a lot of work still to do, and you can make it possible.
Transform global health: Download key information

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Disability inclusion

Through Sightsavers’ projects supporting jobseekers and employers, we can make an incredible difference. But we need you to help us scale it up.
Shape the future: Download key information

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Women’s health

Women face inequalities that increase their risk of disease, disability, gender-based violence and death. This is especially true for women and girls with disabilities.
Help us change this: Download key information

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Economic empowerment

If people with disabilities were included in work, the global economy could be $6 trillion bigger. It could change the world.
Transform the economy: Download key information

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Inclusive education

With your support, we can transform local systems to achieve inclusive quality education for all and help children realise their potential.
Support education: Download key information

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Eye health

Worldwide, 1.1 billion people have an avoidable vision impairment. Without action, 115 million people could be blind by 2050. Solutions exist to address this crisis.
Transform eye health: Download key information

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Anna Becker
Director of institutional funding
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We protect sight, fight disease and make sure everyone can claim their rights.

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