From the field
The personal stories behind Sightsavers’ billionth milestone
In Nigeria, Sightsavers' Rebecca Mintrim joined celebrations for the one billionth NTD treatment.
January highlights: updates from around the world
A round-up from the field, including news from the CATCH programme in Uganda and Kenya, plus updates from India and Burkina Faso.
Ensuring women in north-west Pakistan receive the eye care they need
An eye health project in north-west Pakistan has increased the number of women accessing cataract surgery in the region.
How six weeks of training can improve eye care for all
In Zambia, Sightsavers’ Alistair Burnett learned first-hand how basic training courses for eye health workers can provide long-term benefits.
December highlights: updates from around the world
A round-up from the field, including news from India, where a book has been published to highlight Sightsavers’ work in the coastal Sundarbans region.
Providing eye care for those who need it most
Sightsavers’ Sarah Muddle visited Bhopal in India to see how our eye care projects are helping slum communities devastated by an industrial tragedy in 1984.
Helping India’s truck drivers to see clearly
In India, five million truck drivers transport two thirds of the nation’s cargo. Yet many don’t have the time or money to get their eyes checked regularly.
How you’re helping us restore sight in Bangladesh
Sightsavers’ Ella Pierce travelled to Bangladesh and met eight-year-old Suborna, who was in desperate need of a cataract operation. This is her journey.
What we’ve achieved: global highlights from November
A round-up of our work across the world, including news from India, Uganda and Cameroon.
How Sightsavers is changing lives in India
Sightsavers’ Ed Hennessy travelled to Bihar in north-east India with staff from corporate partner Nikon to see how cataracts are treated in some of the poorest and most remote parts of the country.
