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Sightsavers-trained doctor appointed deputy minister of health in Sierra Leone
Dr Jalikatu Mustapha trained with Sightsavers between 2012 and 2016, becoming the only female ophthalmologist in the country.
Sightsavers to share expertise on inclusive education at global conference
Sightsavers’ education, research and policy teams will join the global education community at the UKFIET international education conference on 12-14 September in Oxford, UK.
Sightsavers reacts to publication of Equalities Impact Assessment
The Equality Impact Assessment, published by the FCDO, shows the devastating impact of the cuts to the UK's official development assistance on the most marginalised people, including people with disabilities.
Sightsavers Bangladesh marks 50-year anniversary
Sightsavers began working in Bangladesh in 1973 to diagnose and treat people for cataracts, which is one of the most common eye conditions in the country.
VUEAV and VUE Bear partner with Sightsavers to help protect sight
The visual technology company will be donating £10,000 each year towards Sightsavers’ work to help protect sight and fight for disability rights in Africa and Asia.
Frida and Florence to support Sightsavers with sunglasses accessory collection
The eco-friendly jewellery brand has launched a range of sunglasses chains that will be helping to support Sightsavers’ eye health work worldwide.
Sightsavers to call for action on disability rights at Women Deliver Conference
The conference, taking place in Kigali on 17-20 July 2023, is one of the world’s largest multi-sector events to advance gender equality.
African states honoured for beating neglected tropical diseases
Benin and Ghana, two of the countries where Sightsavers works, have been recognised for their success in wiping out several diseases that are prevalent in poor and marginalised communities.
Sightsavers partnership aims to improve global access to eye care
Sightsavers has partnered with the Fred Hollows Foundation and PlenOptika to pilot a new vision care strategy that aims to revolutionise eye care worldwide.
Benin and Mali become the latest countries to eliminate trachoma
Both countries’ achievements have been validated by the World Health Organization, meaning they join a growing list of countries to have banished the disease.
