Disability rights
Sightsavers named as charity partner for Asian Media Awards
The annual event celebrates media professionals in the Asian and mainstream media who highlight issues affecting race relations and human rights.
New guide paves the way for thousands more accessible books
A guide that explains how to solve the legal challenges of producing books in accessible formats has recently been published by the World Blind Union.
Sightsavers congratulates visually impaired Gambia activist on appointment as MP
Sightsavers has welcomed the appointment of Ndey Yassin Secka Sallah as a Member of Parliament by the Gambia’s newly elected President, Adama Barrow.
Civil society forums are key to leaving no one behind
We’ve described Friday 25 September 2015 as an incredible and world-changing day. This was the day the UN adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Stylist magazine celebrates Sightsavers’ blind judo groups
The UK magazine has celebrated the ‘fighting spirit’ of visually impaired women who are learning self-defence through a Sightsavers programme in India.
Sightsavers campaigner Anuradha speaks at development conference
At the conference in Bangkok, Anuradha will speak about the challenges faced by people with disabilities living in India.
Participatory research and the SDGs: what is Sightsavers doing?
How community-based participatory research in our programmes is working towards implementing the 2030 Agenda.
Help Sightsavers celebrate International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, Sightsavers is calling on its supporters to #BeBoldForChange for people with blindness and disability.
Jahanara’s story
Jahanara was born blind, and for 27 years she rarely left the house. But Sightsavers helped her find her voice, and she now campaigns for disability rights.
Sightsavers wins innovation award
A Sightsavers project that supports young people with disabilities in Uganda to find jobs has won an award for its impact, innovation and scalability.
