Together, we’re beating trachoma. Thank you for supporting crucial work to help Egypt and Senegal eliminate this painful, blinding disease.

It takes teamwork to eliminate trachoma – with a network of support that reaches out to people far and wide and gives them sight-saving, life-changing treatment. You’re part of that team and, thanks to your kindness, we can continue driving forward a powerful chain of protection that connects governments, health teams and communities.

Together, we help strengthen eye care services, deliver vital treatment and promote strategies that stop trachoma from recurring. The results are phenomenal: Egypt and Senegal’s fantastic success means that eight countries where Sightsavers works have now officially eliminated trachoma. And, as you’ll see from the update, other nations are nearing the day when they can proudly say “we’ve done it”.

Step by step, we’re beating this horrible disease and ending generations of needless suffering for people such as Nar in Senegal, whose story you can read below. We’re also reaching more children like Happy, whose childhoods have been blighted by trachoma – freeing them from pain and helping them embrace their futures.

Trachoma is a cruel and debilitating disease. But it’s no match for your kindness. So, thank you again for showing you care, and please stay with us to help more countries reach elimination.

My warmest wishes,

Ella Pierce
Fundraising director, Sightsavers