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A photo round-up of our favourite moments from the third summit, where world leaders and activists united to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

IT Bridge Academy graduate Lyne stands with her arms crossed.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

IT Bridge Academy graduate Lyne shares how she overcame barriers and disability discrimination to secure her dream job as a technical support engineer.

Caliha stands outside, with a tree behind her.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Cataracts stopped Caliha from working as a farmer, and without her family’s support, she struggled to access treatment. Caliha was able to have an operation and is now earning a living again.

Maria smiles after her successful operation for advanced trachoma. She's standing outside her home, which has a thatched roof.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Maria was able to return to work as a basket weaver and support her family after receiving treatment for advanced trachoma.

Lydia, an IT Bridge Academy graduate, smiles while standing in front of the Kenyan flag.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Lydia is a graduate of Sightsavers’ IT Bridge Academy and a disability rights activist. She works in the executive office of the president of Kenya.

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Entrepreneur Michelle uses her experience of living with a disability to mentor other young women through Sightsavers’ economic empowerment project in Zimbabwe.

Mary smiling after her cataract operation.

Stories / Eye health /

After her cataract operation, Mary’s future is full of hope and possibilities. See how Sightsavers helped to transform her life.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Learn how our disability-inclusive projects are helping to create a better world for everyone by supporting people like Sadah, Eunice and Shihab.

Mzowele drinks water after taking medication for lymphatic filariasis.

Stories / Fighting disease /

As the world celebrates the 12 billionth treatment to protect people from lymphatic filariasis, we reflect on the journey to eliminate the disease in Africa.

Sabane sits under a tree after successful surgery to treat hydrocele, caused by lymphatic filariasis.

Stories / Fighting disease /

In Burkina Faso, the ARISE II programme is helping to transform the lives of thousands of people who are suffering from lymphatic filariasis.

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In pictures: Sightsavers at the Global Disability Summit 2025

From classroom to career: Lyne’s story

“Usually, men tell their wives not to go to hospital”

“Now my sight has improved, I hope to earn more”

“Women don’t get easy access to employment opportunities”

“I’ve always wanted to have a very big business”

Mary’s story: “I’m able to see!”

The impact of inclusion: meet the changemakers

“We can have life moving forward in a better direction”

“I’m no longer ashamed to walk around the city”