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The Sightsavers Sierra Leone country team pose for a group photo next to a Sightsavers banner.

Sightsavers in Sierra Leone wins awards for disability inclusion

The office received the awards for its longstanding commitment to promoting equitable development.

March 2026
Two men shake hands during an awards ceremony. One man hands the other man an engraved glass award.

Sightsavers’ Abdulai Dumbuya wins award for inclusive education work

Abdulai has been recognised at the Presidential National Best Teachers Awards in Sierra Leone.

October 2025
Simon Bush.

Sightsavers director Simon Bush awarded an OBE

Simon, who is Sightsavers’ director of neglected tropical diseases, is recognised in the King’s birthday honours for his services to eliminating neglected tropical diseases.

June 2025

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Sightsavers blog

12 tips to make health programmes inclusive for people with disabilities

Sightsavers hosted a workshop focusing on practical approaches to disability inclusion, where participants generated ideas to make sure healthcare is as inclusive as possible.

June 2019

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A girl wearing a blue shirt smiles while standing in a school playground.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

“I want to be a doctor so I can help people”

At just seven years old, Luyando’s future was uncertain. Now her dreams and aspirations are back on track after two successful cataract operations.

Chisomo and his mother Margaret stand in front of the wooden door of their house.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

Margaret and Chisomo’s story: “It was hard to find food when we couldn’t see”

Since having cataract surgery, Margaret and her son Chisomo can now live independently.

A doctor prepares Joseph for cataract surgery.

Sightsavers funds record number of operations in 2023

Sightsavers carried out more cataract operations than ever in 2023, according to figures published in the latest annual report.

September 2024
Angeshita smiles broadly.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

“I’m a living testimony of cataract surgery”

When Angeshita regained her independence after her eye operation, so did her family. After caring for her for several years. they are now able to return to school and work, giving them all hope for the future.

Dr Gladys walks with a female health worker, all wearing medical scrubs.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

“Everyone deserves quality eye care services”

In Uganda, an inclusive eye health programme has helped to protect people’s vision and build a sustainable eye health system that can be accessed by everyone.

A mother holds and looks at her young son as they stand in front of a brick wall.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

Treating cataracts in Zambia: “I know their future is going to be bright”

Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness. On World Sight Day, learn what Sightsavers is doing to protect the sight of children with cataracts in Zambia.

Upendo talks to a patient during an eye test.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

The Boresha Macho project: improving vision in Tanzania

In Singida, an inclusive eye health programme has made eye care services more affordable, sustainable and equitable. Here, four people involved with the project share their stories.

Three local people from Malawi, shown against an illustrated purple background.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

When small ripples make big waves: stories from Malawi

In a village in Malawi live Wilson, Ganizani and Alice. Learn how the impact of one eye operation spread through their entire community, changing lives as it went.

Arif and his mother sit on a bed chatting.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

“Now I know what a gift sight is”

Arif’s life changed when he had two cataract operations at five years old. We've been following his journey since then, from completing his education to finding work as a driver.

Mary stands holding a book after her cataracts operation.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

“I’m so happy I can see my grandfather again!”

Mary has regained her sight and independence after a successful cataracts operation, enabling her to return to school and play with other children.

Gladys Atto in her doctor's uniform, smiling at the camera.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

A day in the life: the only ophthalmologist in Karamoja

“My name is Dr Gladys Atto. I wanted to be a doctor since I was a child, and I am very proud to be an ophthalmologist and have an impact on people’s lives.”

Two women standing outside.
Sightsavers stories
Stories / Eye health /

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.