Protecting sight and fighting for disability rights
75% of sight loss can be cured or prevented
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Our story
Sightsavers’ vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society.
Where we work
Sightsavers is an international development charity working in 30 countries across Africa and Asia to prevent blindness and strengthen local health systems.
Summer appeal
It's too late for Ayenyo’s sight. Will you help us eliminate river blindness across Uganda and help protect her grandchildren?
We work in more than 30 countries
We prevent avoidable blindness in some of the world’s poorest areas by partnering with local communities, governments and other groups to distribute disease treatments, carry out operations and eye examinations, strengthen health systems and advocate for people with disabilities. Find out more about where we work.
Meet our staff around the world
Pakistan
“Restoring people’s sight and empowering people with disabilities gives me immense satisfaction.”
Munazza Gillani, country director
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Zambia
“Saving people’s sight isn’t just my job: it's my calling. I’m happy to help children have a brighter future.”
Mr Ndalela, ophthalmic doctor
Read Mr Ndalela’s story
Uganda
“If we are all Ugandans, we should all be treated equally. That is what I want: to see change.”
Edith Kagoya, programme manager
Read Edith’s story
Find out more about our work across the world
Where we workHow we’re making a difference
Aklima’s story
Three-year-old Aklima has cataracts that affect her vision. Her home is surrounded by water, so it's a race against time to treat her and keep her safe.
Sightsavers named one of GiveWell’s top charities for the second year
The charity evaluator has included Sightsavers on its list of nine top charities for its work treating children for parasitic infections, known as deworming.
Sightsavers’ Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame elected to UN disability committee
Gertrude was one of six candidates elected in the first round of voting, of which three are women, which has improved the committee's gender balance.
