Stories Archives | Page 16 of 17

Poligarpo smiles after returning home following his cataract operation.

Stories / Eye health /

Poligarpo, from Mozambique, had lost his independence after being blinded by cataracts. But a straightforward operation restored his vision and gave him his life back.

A group of children in Ghana smile and wave at the camera.

Stories / Fighting disease /

In June 2018 Ghana officially became trachoma-free, showing how your kind donations make a real difference.

Zuhara from Tanzania stands outside her primary school

Stories / Fighting disease /

With your support, we're determined to eliminate trachoma in Tanzania by 2020, saving sight and transforming lives.

Gladys Atoo in her Doctor's uniform, smiles at the camera

Stories / Eye health /

Gladys Atto is an everyday hero, saving sight and building long-term eye health services in Uganda. She’s one of the talented cataract surgeons whose training you’ve supported.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

In Pakistan, we work with disabled people’s organisations to ensure our new eye health programme is inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities.

Staff from Makeni Hospital's eyecare team smile for the camera.

Stories / Eye health /

A group of Sightsavers staff travelled to Makeni Hospital in Sierra Leone to meet the amazing eye care workers your donations are helping to support.

Rebecca takes a selfie with Dorcas, in Nigeria.

Stories / Fighting disease /

In Nigeria, Sightsavers' Rebecca Mintrim joined celebrations for the one billionth NTD treatment.

Nadir, a young boy from Bangladesh. His cataracts are clearly visible.

Stories / Eye health /

Three-year-old Nadir had cataracts in both eyes since birth, which severely affected his vision. But an operation restored his sight and changed his life.

Zamurrad sits on her bed at home in Pakistan after receiving cataract surgery.

Stories / Eye health /

Zamurrad’s life ground to a halt when she developed cataracts, but a straightforward operation gave her back her independence.

Jackie Carroll raises her arms at the finish line of the VHI Mini Marathon, standing underneath the clock reading 2:11:40.

Stories / Fundraising /

Jackie Carroll, from Santry in Dublin 7, has had two cataract operations. She ran the VHI Mini Marathon in 2016 and raised €270 for Sightsavers.

We protect sight, fight disease and make sure everyone can claim their rights.

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Stories

Poligarpo’s story

Ghana waves goodbye to trachoma

Eliminating trachoma in Tanzania

Gladys’s story

How partnerships help us reach marginalised communities

Meeting Sierra Leone’s miracle workers

The personal stories behind Sightsavers’ billionth milestone

Nadir’s story

Zamurrad’s story

Meet our fundraisers: Jackie Carroll

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all