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A still from Sightsavers' video, showing a smiling man, woman and child.

News / Fundraising /

Our film, entitled ‘One billion treatments for neglected tropical diseases’, was chosen from a list of hundreds of submissions.

March 2019

A volunteer in Cote d'Ivoire learns how to spot trachoma by examining a child's eyes.

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An update from Sightsavers’ India office, which has won several high-profile awards for its NGO work. Plus news from Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.

February 2019

An exhibition space with people milling around.

News / Disability and inclusion /

The exhibition in Dublin showcased photography from the Put Us in the Picture campaign, which calls for global development to be inclusive of people with disabilities.

February 2019

Old black and white photo showing a group of young men on a mountain slope.

News / Disability and inclusion /

On 20 February 1969, Sightsavers supported men with visual impairments on an expedition to raise awareness about blindness.

February 2019

A group of guests in colourful formal clothes smile at the camera.

News / Fundraising /

The annual event, taking place on 8 March at Westmanstown Event Centre in Clonsilla, will feature dinner, entertainment, dancing and an auction to celebrate International Women’s Day.

February 2019

A collection of the items that Sightsavers is auctioning, including signed shoes, records and books.

News / Fundraising /

From 22 February to 3 March, fans can bid on the opportunity to win up-close experiences with top celebrities, including a meet-and-greet with Rita Ora.

January 2019

Carlitos smiles after receiving his new glasses.

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Featuring news about a teacher from Nigeria who has been trained to check her students’ eyes. Plus updates from Mozambique, Uganda and more.

January 2019

A group of staff from Xilinx atand in front of photos and pictures from the exhibition.

News / Fundraising /

The exhibition, on 4-7 February 2019, will showcase hand-turned wood pieces, delicate blown glass and striking photography.

January 2019

Monica Robertson and Ciara Smullen in front of a backdrop showing Rotary Ireland logos.

News / Fundraising /

Rotary Ireland is fundraising for the Pakistan Lady Health Worker Programme, which provides healthcare outreach in remote communities.

January 2019

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As Blue Peter celebrates its 60th birthday, we look back to the programme’s Sight Saver appeal in 1986, which raised money for our mobile eye units in Africa.

October 2018

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Sightsavers reaches the finals of 2019 Charity Film Awards

February 2019 updates: highlights from around the world

Disability campaign launches in Ireland with photo exhibition

Sightsavers marks 50th anniversary of Mount Kilimanjaro expedition

Rekindle Talents gala night to raise money for Sightsavers

Rankin, Rita Ora and Kate Moss join Sightsavers’ eBay auctions

January 2019 updates: highlights from around the world

Dublin-based Xilinx to host second annual art exhibition in aid of Sightsavers

Rotary Ireland to raise €30,000 in support of Sightsavers

60 years of Blue Peter: the show that gave Sightsavers its name

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all