Stories
In Ghana, we’ve beaten trachoma and changed millions of lives
In May 2018, Ghana made history as the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate trachoma. Here are the life-changing stories from that final campaign.
Yaya’s story
When Gambian community leader Yaya caught trachoma, he was forced to stop working. After a successful operation, people are happy to have him back.
Mariam’s story
Mariam is a Sightsavers trained community directed distributor, who loves her job. She gets to help protect people in her village from the threat of river blindness.
Screening school children in Zanzibar
Sightsavers is training teachers in Zanzibar so they can diagnose pupils who have eye conditions such as cataracts.
Mr Ndalela’s story
Meet Mr Ndalela. He is the only surgeon in the Senanga region who can carry out complicated procedures. But he’s frustrated that he can’t do more.
Namukolo’s story
We believe that no child should have to stop their education due to reversible blindness and infection. But for Namukolo, this could have been a reality.
The Yadav family’s story
The family were in a unique position: eight out of nine had cataracts, and the children were struggling to get an education.
Nadir’s story
Three-year-old Nadir had cataracts in both eyes since birth, which severely affected his vision. But an operation restored his sight and changed his life.
Sayon’s story
Sayon suffered for many years with trachoma, which caused her eyelashes to scratch against her eyes. Thanks to surgery, she is now free from this painful disease.
The savings group that’s changing lives
The Masindi Savings Group meets under a tree outside local council buildings in Uganda. But the unusual location isn’t the only unorthodox thing about it.
