Stories
The fight against "the silent thief of sight"
As part of the Keep Sight project in Nigeria, eye surgeons are learning new ways to treat patients with glaucoma.
“I’m calling all women to work together and help people”
Meet Aishatu Ahmed, who wants to encourage women to join the fight against trachoma in Nigeria.
February 2021 updates: highlights from around the world
An inclusive work programme in Kenya has helped farmers with disabilities launch a lucrative business. Plus news from Pakistan, Mozambique, Malawi and more.
A bright future: saving sight in Tanzania
Across Tanzania, six newly qualified ophthalmic assistants are putting their skills to work supporting remote eye screening camps and testing sight in local hospitals.
Communities in Nigeria drive the fight against COVID-19
The most effective way to tackle health issues is to put affected communities in the driving seat – COVID-19 is no different.
Reaching Bangladesh’s transgender community
The transgender community often experiences discrimination and can find it hard to access healthcare. Meet some of the people who benefited from a Sightsavers eye health screening aimed at marginalised groups.
Teacher Abdul’s experience of Ebola and COVID-19 in Sierra Leone
To find out the challenges of teaching children, particularly those with disabilities, during health crises we spoke with Abdul Kandeh Turay, a teacher in Rokulan, Sierra Leone.
Voices from Sierra Leone: The experiences of girls with disabilities at school
In Sierra Leone, children with disabilities are often considered not worth educating. We've worked with schools to make sure these children are not left behind.
How Sightsavers has helped to adapt braille into Mali’s local language
As part of Sightsavers' inclusive education project, which supports children with visual impairments across Mali, we’ve worked with linguistic expert Dr Issiaka Ballo to translate braille into the local language for the first time.
Keeping patients safe during a global pandemic
How research is helping trachoma specialists choose the best face shields to stop the spread of COVID-19.
