Obituaries Archives | Sightsavers

President Jimmy Carter smiles, with the US flag behind him.

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The 39th president of the United States died on 29 December, aged 100. Sightsavers worked with President Carter and The Carter Center for many years to fight neglected tropical diseases.

January 2025

A group of seven people, four of whom are wheelchair users.

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Sightsavers is sad to learn of the death of disability rights activist Judith Heumann, who was often referred to as the ‘mother of the disability rights movement’.

March 2023

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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.

September 2022

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During his 11 years at Sightsavers, Dick transformed the organisation and mentored many people who went on to leadership positions across the sector.

August 2022

Queen Elizabeth looks through a microscope during her visit to Haywards Heath in 1971 to open Sightsavers' new head office.

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Sightsavers has sent a message of sympathy to the Queen following the recent death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

April 2021

The Pope holds hands and greets another man.

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Sightsavers is saddened to hear of the death of Dr Ramachandra Pararajasegaram, vice-president and former long term trustee of the organisation.

May 2020

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Sir Nicholas Fenn, who died on 18 September 2016, was a dedicated advocate and staunch supporter of Sightsavers.

September 2016

Portrait of Brien in black shirt against white background.

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Sightsavers was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the sudden death of Professor Brien Holden, a global leader in eye care and vision research.

July 2015

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Obituaries

Sightsavers pays tribute to President Jimmy Carter

Judith Heumann: “A giant of activism and campaigning”

Sightsavers pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

Dick Porter: former Sightsavers CEO was “a friend and mentor to so many”

Sightsavers pays tribute following Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Tribute to Sightsavers vice-president and former trustee Dr Pararajasegaram

A tribute to Sir Nicholas Fenn

Brien Holden obituary: A global leader in eye care and vision research

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