Background information
Sightsavers is pleased to present the i:click 2009 photography competition for 11-18 year olds! This annual competition is open to schools, youth groups and individuals and entering couldn't be simpler...
Everything you need to know is contained in the following pages and the youth team at Sightsavers is also on hand to answer any queries at: youth@sightsavers.org or 01444 446727.
About Sightsavers International
Sightsavers is an international charity working to combat avoidable blindness in countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. We also support children and adults who are blind through education and rehabilitation programmes.
The i:click competition is one of the schools and youth initiatives which we are running to raise awareness of the issue of global blindness and celebrate the power of the senses and the creativity of young people across the country.
- There are 45 million people in the world who are blind
- 75% of this blindness is avoidable
There are some fantastic prizes to be won this year so do read on for some inspiration and get snapping!