How you can make a difference

Donations just like yours really do save sight and change lives.

Our appeals tell the inspiring stories of people whose sight has been restored and give you the chance to find out how you can support Sightsavers’ vital work.

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Halimatu sits outside with her two children. Her daughter sits on her lap, and her son sits beside her.

From torment to relief

Imagine being bitten by a fly every 45 seconds. Imagine living in fear that one of these bites could lead to sight loss. This Christmas, will you help protect families at risk from river blindness?

Join our Christmas appeal

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Omega sits on his mum Jane's lap. They are reading a book together, pointing to the pictures.

Help a family live without worry

Families living in rural communities can’t easily access the help they need. Will you help bring treatment to children like Omega and transform futures?
Rukayya sits having an eye test.

Everything changed with an eye test

A simple pair of glasses changed everything for Rukayya. Too many children are still waiting for their glasses. Will you help a child see their future?
Nalukena stands outside with her mother and father. They are all embracing.

Make extraordinary change happen

Nalukena almost lost her childhood to blinding trachoma. You can help us protect more children living in the same agony.
Melia, young girl reading from a school book, sat next to her mother, Veronica, in a brick house.

Behind every child with cataracts

There are hundreds of children like Melia who have childhood cataracts. Will you help us treat more children like her?
A young girl, Mwamini, stands outside in Tanzania, squinting in pain. Her eyes are weeping.

Help us banish trachoma for good

Before treatment, Mwamini used to hide away. Give today and see the difference you can help make for children with trachoma.
Muhammad, a young boy from Nigeria, smiles while sitting at his desk at school.

Every year counts

Muhammad was born with cataracts in both eyes. You can help children like Muhammad get the vital eye care they urgently need to save their sight.
Enitah and her son Ariel sit outside near their home in Zimbabwe. They're both smiling in the sunshine. The ground is sandy, with trees and bushes in the background.

A world without trachoma is waiting

Together, we can help everyone have the chance of a brighter future. Your generous support can help more people like Belita and Ariel.
Rudia stands with her nephew Joseph, who is squinting due to cataracts. She is protectively resting her arm on Joseph's shoulder.

One person can make a difference

Rudia’s dedication to her family transformed their lives. Thanks to our supporters, we can reach more families affected by cataracts.
A little girl smiles while being carried by a woman.

You can help open a child’s eyes

Happy would often close her eyes for 24 hours to bear the agony of trachoma. Will you help free more children from this daily horror?
Luyando, a seven-year-old girl from Zambia, at school in her brown and yellow uniform. She is struggling to see and has eyes rolled her eyes back because of cataracts.

Help us change the story

Children like Luyando shouldn’t have to suffer lifelong sight loss. You can help provide vital treatment for more children.

The test that changed Nayab’s life

An eye test at school changed Nayab's life. Will you help more children access the screening needed to protect their sight?
Archana stands in front of a brick wall, looking just off camera into the distance.

Free girls from a lifetime of blindness

Nine-year-old Archana had cataracts in both eyes, and the impact of her sight loss was devastating. Join our fight to ensure no child is left behind.