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Sightsavers director rewarded for his work on neglected tropical diseases
Sightsavers’ Simon Bush has received a lifetime achievement award for his work on river blindness, and has been named president of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Sightsavers partners with Dime Optics to protect sight worldwide
Every time someone buys a pair of glasses from Dime Optics, their purchase will help support Sightsavers’ eye health work.
Trachoma is eliminated in Malawi
Malawi has become the first country in southern Africa to eliminate the infectious eye disease trachoma, as confirmed by the World Health Organization.
Sightsavers pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
We are so very grateful and privileged to have had Her Majesty’s patronage, and we offer our condolences to the royal family and all those closest to her.
Sightsavers and RSTMH host learning event on major tropical disease programme
Sightsavers and the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene are hosting an event with experts from the Ascend West and Central Africa programme to share key learnings.
#DoYourHomework campaign aims to transform inclusive education
The global campaign calls on leaders attending the UN’s Transforming Education Summit to take urgent action on inclusive education.
Dick Porter: former Sightsavers CEO was “a friend and mentor to so many”
During his 11 years at Sightsavers, Dick transformed the organisation and mentored many people who went on to leadership positions across the sector.
Sightsavers pledges at least US$25 million to help beat neglected tropical diseases
The funding, which will be spent between now and 2025, will help to protect millions of people from the harmful effects of NTDs.
Sightsavers’ Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame re-elected to UN disability committee
Gertrude, who was nominated by the government of Ghana, was elected alongside five other women and will serve on the committee until 2026.
Who is Hussain fundraises for Sightsavers at half-marathon
The charitable foundation is raising £35,000 for Sightsavers’ work in Pakistan through its Sprint for Sight campaign.
