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A man wearing a mask hands masks to two other men.

News / Disability and inclusion /

“It has been inspiring to see thousands of supporters signing our call for the new Irish government to use its influence on the world stage to uphold disability rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

July 2020

Sinead sits for a portrait wearing a yellow dress.

News / Fundraising /

Whether you're at home or in the office, Sightsavers’ Bright for Sight fundraiser asks people across Ireland to take part simply by wearing something yellow to work on 24 July.

July 2020

A sign language interpreter in a TV studio.

News / Disability and inclusion /

National news bulletins in Nigeria will include sign language interpretation from July 2020, following advocacy from Sightsavers.

July 2020

A man stands for a portrait while holding a colourful dose pole.

News / Eye health /

This innovative tool, used in neglected tropical disease programmes, could be important in the response to COVID-19 in Africa.

July 2020

A girl raises her hand in class to answer a question.

News / Education /

A Sightsavers report on education for children with visual impairments in sub-Saharan Africa has been published as a background paper to the 2020 Global Education Monitoring Report.

July 2020

Fahad smiles while wearing sunglasses as he sits beside a colourful bush.

News / Eye health /

A new free online games platform is celebrating its launch by supporting Sightsavers for a month.

July 2020

Zakari, a TT tracker, using the device in a hospital.

News / Fighting disease /

The Pierre Fabre Foundation has selected the mobile ‘TT Tracker’ for a Global South e-Health Observatory Award.

June 2020

Shamima communicates with her sister. Her sister uses hand movements to get her point across. Both women are sitting down outside and wear bold, pink clothing.

News / Eye health /

Governments and healthcare organisations must look at income and gender as well as disability if they are to effectively support people with visual impairments.

June 2020

A man being counselled by a health worker.

News / Fighting disease /

Public information around water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) have a key role to play in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic by the Ascend West and Central Africa programme.

June 2020

Four-year-old Arman sits on his mother's lap while they read a book.

News /

The new digital platform, supported by Sightsavers, contains safeguarding resources and advice for aid sector organisations.

June 2020

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Equal World campaign hands COVID-19 disability petition to Irish leaders and UN

Go Bright for Sight (from home) on 24 July

Nigerian TV news to feature sign language interpreters

How a simple tool could be used in response to COVID-19

Sightsavers contributes to Global Education Monitoring Report

Play games and raise money for Sightsavers

Sightsavers' trachoma tracking app wins e-Health award

Sightsavers research highlights inequalities behind access to eye care

Water, sanitation and hygiene strategies important for tackling COVID-19

Online hub launched to support charities’ safeguarding

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all