Eye health
Snap up a pair of celebrity glasses in Sightsavers’ Specs Appeal auction
Sightsavers has launched its annual Specs Appeal eBay auction, giving fans the opportunity to bid on specs donated by celebrities.
Senior DFID advisor visits eye camps in Samburu County, Kenya
Louise Robinson has visited projects as part of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Trachoma Initiative and Sightsavers’ CATCH project.
Hibret’s story
When Hibret was diagnosed with trachoma, she was devastated to learn she had passed it to her children. But Sightsavers helped her family to be treated.
WHO announces progress on trachoma elimination
In 2016, 85 million people were treated with an antibiotic to protect against trachoma, according to new data from the World Health Organization.
More than 900 runners take part in ‘virtual race’ in aid of Sightsavers
Running enthusiasts from around the world have raised $5,000 (£3,800) for Sightsavers by taking part in a virtual race online.
Sightsavers awarded Independent Research Organisation status
The organisation is one of the only international non-governmental organisations to hold this status in the UK.
Gaming enthusiast raises $12,000 for Sightsavers by completing game blindfolded
Andrew Wissler has raised $12,000 (£9,260) for Sightsavers by completing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ while wearing a blindfold.
Sightsavers honoured by West African health ministries
Sightsavers has received an award from the West African Health Organisation for its work to improve health centres and train eye health workers.
Bangladesh quadruples its eye care budget
The government of Bangladesh has set aside BDT828 million (£7.9 million) to spend on eye care by 2021 – four times higher than the previous budget.
Saidi’s story
Saidi’s cataracts were stopping him from going to school. Donate today and you could help more children like Saidi get an education.
