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Experts celebrate progress towards eliminating trachoma in Tanzania
Trachoma experts gathered in Tanzania to celebrate the progress that has been made to eliminate the disease from the country over the past four years.
Rankin, Rita Ora and Kate Moss join Sightsavers’ eBay auctions
From 22 February to 3 March, fans can bid on the opportunity to win up-close experiences with top celebrities, including a meet-and-greet with Rita Ora.
60 years of Blue Peter: the show that gave Sightsavers its name
As Blue Peter celebrates its 60th birthday, we look back to the programme’s Sight Saver appeal in 1986, which raised money for our mobile eye units in Africa.
Trachoma talk from Sightsavers’ CEO named ‘TED of the Day’
Dr Caroline Harper's TED Talk, in which she laid out an ambitious plan to eliminate trachoma, has been chosen as the day’s top pick.
Sightsavers welcomes DFID’s commitment to eliminating disease
Sightsavers has welcomed a speech made by International Development Secretary Priti Patel, which set out her priorities for UK development.
A tribute to Sir Nicholas Fenn
Sir Nicholas Fenn, who died on 18 September 2016, was a dedicated advocate and staunch supporter of Sightsavers.
Specsavers chooses Sightsavers as charity partner for new induction scheme
Sightsavers has been chosen as one of three charity partners to be part of Specsavers’ new online staff induction.
Sightsavers’ Caroline Harper named in New Year Honours
Dr Harper has been appointed a CBE in recognition of her services to people with visual impairments around the world.
Sightsavers on Channel 4’s Unreported World with Ade Adepitan
On Channel 4’s Unreported World TV presenter and wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan saw the impact of Sightsavers-supported cataract operations.
Scientists win Nobel prize for river blindness discovery
William C Campbell and Satoshi Omura discovered a group of compounds known as avermectins, used to treat and prevent river blindness.
