From the field
January 2021 updates: highlights from around the world
In Côte d’Ivoire, eye health staff have been working to ensure eye surgery is COVID-safe. Plus news from Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Ghana and more
Communities in Nigeria drive the fight against COVID-19
The most effective way to tackle health issues is to put affected communities in the driving seat – COVID-19 is no different.
Voices from Sierra Leone: The experiences of girls with disabilities at school
In Sierra Leone, children with disabilities are often considered not worth educating. We've worked with schools to make sure these children are not left behind.
How Sightsavers has helped to adapt braille into Mali’s local language
As part of Sightsavers' inclusive education project, which supports children with visual impairments across Mali, we’ve worked with linguistic expert Dr Issiaka Ballo to translate braille into the local language for the first time.
Keeping patients safe during a global pandemic
How research is helping trachoma specialists choose the best face shields to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Stepping up to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana
Ghana has not been spared in the coronavirus crisis, but luckily the country started its response early, with NTD support redirected.
How NTD programmes helped prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Liberia
The Ascend West and Central Africa programme partners helped Liberia respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Here, we tell how.
How one project touched 34 million lives
As the 17-year-long Seeing is Believing project comes to an end, Imran Khan goes behind the scenes to reveal why it has made such an impact.
November 2020 updates: highlights from around the world
Following rigorous safety measures, we have been able to restart our work fighting disease and saving sight all over the world.
The businesses embracing disability inclusion
Meet the teams that Sightsavers partners with around the world to help them foster more disability inclusive workplaces.
