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A pair of glasses, a pen and a computer on a desk.

News / Eye health /

At Sightsavers we’ve compiled some useful and simple tips to help you to protect your eyesight at home and help make this period as comfortable as possible.

April 2020

Givemore Mafukidze, wearing a Sightsavers tshirt, stands with Dr Agatha Aboe.

News / Fighting disease /

A pioneer in disease elimination and a groundbreaking project to make workplaces more inclusive have been recognised by the prestigious Bond awards.

March 2020

News / Sightsavers /

Sightsavers is proud to have Prof Chris Whitty on our board and acknowledges the role he is playing in response to the current coronavirus outbreak in the UK.

March 2020

A community worker from Sightsavers' NTDs campaign.

News / Fighting disease /

Sightsavers experts have highlighted progress being made on river blindness in two media interviews.

March 2020

A tree blown over by high winds obstructing a muddy pathway

News / Fundraising /

3,200 people braved the elements to take part in our first virtual fundraising event, raising over £11,000 to support the work of Sightsavers.

March 2020

An eye health worker stood infront of a Keep Sight banner holds an eye examining instrument to her eye.

News / Eye health /

This World Glaucoma Week Sightsavers is celebrating the launch of an ambitious partnership which tackles one of the world’s leading causes of blindness.

March 2020

Four women standing together smiling, in front of a backdrop that says #EqualUN.

News / Disability and inclusion /

The committee, which monitors implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, currently has six women and twelve men.

March 2020

Actress Sunetra Sarker speaks to a truck driver.

News / Eye health /

Award-winning actress Sunetra Sarker visited long-distance truckers in India to understand how poor eyesight can affect their lives and work.

February 2020

News / Disability and inclusion /

Sightsavers has been awarded Disability Confident Employer Level 3 accreditation for its work promoting disability inclusion in the workplace.

February 2020

News /

Sightsavers' Chairman Sir Clive Jones was awarded a knighthood for his time working at the UK's Disasters Emergency Committee.

February 2020

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Four tips to keep your eyes healthy at home

Sightsavers is runner-up for two global development awards

Sightsavers trustee plays pivotal role in handling COVID-19

Interviews shine a spotlight on how a blinding disease is being eliminated

More than 3,000 take part in Sightsavers’ first Facebook fundraising challenge

Sightsavers celebrates 'Keep Sight' this World Glaucoma Week

Sightsavers calls for more women on UN disability committee

Sunetra Sarker joins Sightsavers in India to see truck drivers have their eyes screened

Sightsavers awarded for supporting staff with disabilities

Sightsavers chairman Sir Clive Jones knighted for his humanitarian work

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