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How a simple tool could be used in response to COVID-19
This innovative tool, used in neglected tropical disease programmes, could be important in the response to COVID-19 in Africa.
Sightsavers contributes to Global Education Monitoring Report
A Sightsavers report on education for children with visual impairments in sub-Saharan Africa has been published as a background paper to the 2020 Global Education Monitoring Report.
Play games and raise money for Sightsavers
A new free online games platform is celebrating its launch by supporting Sightsavers for a month.
Sightsavers' trachoma tracking app wins e-Health award
The Pierre Fabre Foundation has selected the mobile ‘TT Tracker’ for a Global South e-Health Observatory Award.
Sightsavers research highlights inequalities behind access to eye care
Governments and healthcare organisations must look at income and gender as well as disability if they are to effectively support people with visual impairments.
Water, sanitation and hygiene strategies important for tackling COVID-19
Public information around water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) have a key role to play in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic by the Ascend West and Central Africa programme.
Online hub launched to support charities’ safeguarding
The new digital platform, supported by Sightsavers, contains safeguarding resources and advice for aid sector organisations.
BLINK exhibition wins global design award
The interactive photo exhibition that provided an artistic representation of sight loss from blinding trachoma has been given an award.
Sightsavers launches COVID-19 disability rights petition
The Equal World COVID-19 petition was launched in response to reports from around the world of the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people with disabilities.
Sightsavers calls on global health leaders to stop discrimination amid COVID-19
Global health leaders have been urged to make sure people with disabilities are not discriminated against during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are able to access the healthcare they need.
