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From the field / Fighting disease /

Sightsavers’ Julia Strong visits an eye health outreach project in Tanzania that’s making a huge difference to people in remote communities.

February 2015

A woman has her bandages removed after undergoing trachoma surgery in Kenya.

Reports / Fighting disease /

Since April 2011, Sightsavers have been implementing a Trachoma Control Project with Comic Relief funding of £700,000 in Marsabit, Kenya.

A photo of someone's hands on a piece of paper with braille on it.

Reports / Fighting disease /

A review of Sightsavers’ organisation-wide process to develop a global strategy on social inclusion aligned to strategies in eye health and education.

A patient undergoes surgery for trachoma in Zambia.

Reports / Fighting disease /

In this policy brief, Sightsavers outlines an integrated approach to tackling neglected tropical diseases, including the Global Trachoma Mapping Project.

A man gathers fresh water at a new well.

Reports / Fighting disease /

A report outlining how challenges of trachoma, access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and poverty are mutually reinforcing.

A boy washes his face to prevent the spread of trachoma infection.

Blogs / Fighting disease /

You might be wondering why World Water Day is important for Sightsavers. It's because access to clean water and sanitation aids the prevention of blindness.

Helen Hamilton, March 2013

We protect sight, fight disease and make sure everyone can claim their rights.

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Fighting disease

Reaching out to remote communities

Trachoma control project in Marsabit, Kenya: evaluation reports

iReflect on Social Inclusion

Neglected tropical diseases: policy brief

WASHing away blinding trachoma

A SAFE way forward: Women, trachoma and WASH

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all