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Sightsavers researcher Martins smiles as he stands in the middle of a road. He's wearing a Sightsavers t-shirt that reads 'Protect. Defend. Promote. Disability rights.'

News / Fighting disease /

The Injaz fellowship will support Martins Imhansoloeva's research and PhD project on river blindness, a common infectious cause of sight loss.

September 2024

A doctor prepares Joseph for cataract surgery.

News / Eye health /

Sightsavers carried out more cataract operations than ever in 2023, according to figures published in the latest annual report.

September 2024

A girl smiles in a classroom in Zambia. She's sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a blue school shirt.

News / Disability and inclusion /

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights says the African Disability Protocol (ADP) is now legally binding.

August 2024

A community drug distributor hands an elderly man medication to treat trachoma.

News / Fighting disease /

The number of people at risk from trachoma has fallen by more than 12 million in a single year, according to a new report by the World Health Organization.

July 2024

Junior Painter of the Year contestants are all pictured together holding up their artwork.

News / Disability and inclusion /

Finalists in Sightsavers Ireland’s competition showcased their prizewinning artwork at an awards ceremony in Dublin.

June 2024

Upendo talks to a patient during an eye test.

News / Eye health /

Sightsavers is the first eye health charity that Nikon Lenswear UK has chosen to benefit from its annual summer fundraising campaign.

May 2024

Health worker Adesugba checks some medication in the clinic. She's surrounded by charts on the walls and paperwork on the tables.

News / Fighting disease /

The organisations will publish two further collections of research papers in the journal International Health, focusing on river blindness and general research work.

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

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

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Sightsavers researcher awarded prestigious fellowship

Sightsavers funds record number of operations in 2023

Landmark disability rights treaty comes into force across Africa

WHO report reveals millions no longer at risk from trachoma

Junior Painter 2024: winning artworks celebrate disability inclusion

Nikon Lenswear UK backs Sightsavers for charity fundraiser

Sightsavers and RSTMH extend research partnership

Sightsavers joins WHO initiative to improve access to spectacles

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

Entries now open for 2024 Junior Painter of the Year

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