Disability rights
Sightsavers marks 50th anniversary of Mount Kilimanjaro expedition
On 20 February 1969, Sightsavers supported men with visual impairments on an expedition to raise awareness about blindness.
“We have met fear, and we have conquered it!”
The extraordinary story of a group of men with visual impairments from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in February 1969.
Mbalmayo Disability Group, Cameroon
In Cameroon there are laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities, including the right to vote. Yet many still struggle to access the ballot box.
Michel’s story
“The message we want to give through this radio show is that people with disabilities in Cameroon are able to take part in the electoral process.”
Robert’s story
Robert Oyono is Cameroon’s first senator with a disability, and is calling for people with disabilities to be included in the political process.
Nanny’s story
Nanny Powers founded Cameroon’s National Association of Persons with Short Stature, a disability organisation for people with restricted growth.
Eveline’s story
“People have a lot of misconceptions about blind women. They think that people with visual impairments cannot do anything at all.”
Adieme’s story
“I think if there is a wide mobilisation of the vote among disabled people, it can change things in our country.”
How partnerships help us reach marginalised communities
In Pakistan, we work with disabled people’s organisations to ensure our new eye health programme is inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities.
Leaving fewer people behind: our progress on disability inclusion
Great progress has been made in the past five years on disability-inclusive global development, but it’s critical we don’t lose momentum.
