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A montage of handwritten letters and photos from Malawi.

Stories / Eye health /

Hear first-hand how people’s lives have been transformed now that trachoma has been eliminated in the country.

Arif and his mother sit on a bed chatting.

Stories / Eye health /

Arif’s life changed when he had two cataract operations at five years old. We've been following his journey since then, from completing his education to finding work as a driver.

Asmau and Fatima, both wearing coloured headscarves, smile and embrace at their home in Nigeria.

Stories / Eye health /

In Nigeria, one community is home to a family in which nearly every member has experienced visual impairment. Amina and six of her seven children have had eye surgery to treat cataracts, ensuring they all have the chance to thrive.

Shamima and her child Toha in Bangladesh. There's an illustrated ring of small dots surrounding their faces.

Stories / Eye health /

Shamima, who has hearing and speech impairments, was able to access vital treatment after her sister heard about Sightsavers’ free eye camps.

Priscilla Mhango (31), an Opthalamic Resident at Lions Sight First Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi. She is currently under training supported by Sightsavers.

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Dr Priscilla Mhango is an eye health hero, saving sight in Malawi. She’s one of the talented cataract surgeons whose training was supported by Sightsavers.

A boy with crutches sits with his friends in the playground during lunch break at school in Senegal.

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Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Your donations are helping to train teachers so they can welcome children with visual impairments and other disabilities into the classroom.

Mary stands holding a book after her cataracts operation.

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Mary has regained her sight and independence after a successful cataracts operation, enabling her to return to school and play with other children.

A man smiles while people walk in the background.

Stories / Eye health /

Ophthalmic nurse Jeremiah Gwafa was first inspired to work in eye health as a child, after seeing the impact of blindness on his own family.

Gladys Atto in her doctor's uniform, smiling at the camera.

Stories / Eye health /

“My name is Dr Gladys Atto. I wanted to be a doctor since I was a child, and I am very proud to be an ophthalmologist and have an impact on people’s lives.”

Illustration of student ophthalmologist Dr Hawa Megembe, sitting in a chair with flowers and a framed picture behind her.

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Dr Hawa Naiga Magembe is studying ophthalmology in Uganda with the help of a scholarship provided by Sightsavers’ inclusive eye health programme.

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Letters from Malawi

“Now I know what a gift sight is”

“Thank God for giving us a mother who loves us so much”

It started with a tuk-tuk: Shamima’s story

Priscilla's story

In Senegal, we’re ensuring all children are able to go to school

“I’m so happy I can see my grandfather again!”

“The best part of my job is seeing someone’s life transformed”

A day in the life: the only ophthalmologist in Karamoja

A day in the life: “It’s a blessing to have the power to change someone’s life”

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all