Stories
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.
Mafoune’s story
Eleven-year-old Mafoune has low vision. She is happy, confident and loves school: an education project for children with disabilities has made all the difference.
Aklima’s story
Three-year-old Aklima has cataracts that affect her vision. Her home is surrounded by water, so it's a race against time to treat her and keep her safe.
Kausar’s story
Kausar had been losing her sight for years, and worried how her family would cope. But a Sightsavers-funded cataract operation turned her life around.
Zamurrad’s story
Zamurrad’s life ground to a halt when she developed cataracts, but a straightforward operation gave her back her independence.
Murtaza’s story
When 30-year-old Murtaza started losing his sight to cataracts, he feared he’d be reliant on his family. But straightforward surgery restored his vision.
The women giving prejudice a kicking
A group of women in India have taken part in an innovative project aimed at empowering young women with disabilities by teaching them judo.
Riya’s story
For children such as Riya, something as simple as a pair of glasses can mean the difference between a bright future and being trapped in a cycle of poverty.
How radio is saving lives in Uganda
In remote regions of Uganda, radio broadcasts are being used to spread information about diseases such as river blindness, and how they can be treated.
Abrehet’s story
A young mother with trachoma in Ethiopia experienced pain every time she blinked. A quick operation has saved her sight and relieved the constant pain.
