Disability and inclusion Archives

A man with a microphone sits in between two other panellists in wheelchairs. Large lettering saying 'The Inclusive Education Hub' can be seen behind them.

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Following the Global Disability Summit, Sightsavers and the Global Partnership for Education share how world leaders can achieve quality schooling for children with disabilities.

Sightsavers, May 2025

A group of five people in conversation sit in a semicircle under a tree during a qualitative interview.

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In Ghana, we’ve launched a programme to strengthen the civil society representation of women with disabilities and help break down barriers to inclusion.

Ruth Atengdem, May 2025

A woman in a green dust coat inspects sorghum plants in a field.

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Significant progress is still needed to tackle longstanding inequalities and wage gaps for people with disabilities. Here’s how Sightsavers is taking action.

Joe Buckley, May 2025

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A photo round-up of our favourite moments from the third summit, where world leaders and activists united to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

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At the CIES conference, there were many examples of innovative uses of digital technology, but strategies for reaching children with disabilities were rarely discussed.

Veronica Stapleton, April 2025

Sightsavers' employee Hannah smiles at the camera with the sea in the background.

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After seven years and three summits, are we making the progress we so vitally need?

Hannah Loryman, April 2025

IT Bridge Academy graduate Lyne stands with her arms crossed.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

IT Bridge Academy graduate Lyne shares how she overcame barriers and disability discrimination to secure her dream job as a technical support engineer.

Two young girls talk to each other in a playground. One of the girls has a physical disability and is using a wheelchair.

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Sightsavers will host two events and two exhibition spaces at the event in Berlin on 2-3 April, calling on attendees to join us in targeting inequality.

March 2025

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Sightsavers’ Sarah Wang’ombe shares what we’ve learned about running effective programmes.

Sarah Wang’ombe, March 2025

Caliha stands outside, with a tree behind her.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Cataracts stopped Caliha from working as a farmer, and without her family’s support, she struggled to access treatment. Caliha was able to have an operation and is now earning a living again.

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Disability and inclusion

Moving from intention to action is key to inclusive education for all

How we’re working towards a society that respects the rights of women with disabilities

Why there can be no disability justice without labour justice

In pictures: Sightsavers at the Global Disability Summit 2025

To achieve quality education for all, disability inclusion is critical

As Global Disability Summit 2025 ends, can world leaders deliver on promises and target inequality?

From classroom to career: Lyne’s story

Global Disability Summit 2025: Sightsavers calls for stronger commitment to inclusion

Women with disabilities must be involved in planning economic empowerment programmes

“Usually, men tell their wives not to go to hospital”

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