Disability more than doubles a child’s chances of being out of school, locking them into a cycle of dependence.

It’s thought that one third of children who do not attend school have a disability: that’s 19 million children around the world. Sightsavers promotes inclusive, quality education, giving all children the chance to go to school.

People with disabilities are less likely to escape poverty, as their chances to earn a living are limited by stigma, discrimination and a lack of accessible workplaces.

To break this cycle, it’s vital for people with disabilities to be empowered and financially independent. We work with local and national partners to include people with disabilities in economic empowerment programmes.

Good health and wellbeing is a fundamental human right, allowing children to go to school and adults to earn a living.

But people with disabilities often experience poorer health than their peers, often because of discrimination and stigma. More than 400 million people worldwide lack access to even basic health care. We believe everyone, wherever they live, should be able to receive quality, affordable care.

In many countries, electoral systems aren’t inclusive, meaning people with disabilities are often excluded. In many cases, they’re even denied the right to vote.

Yet the right of people with disabilities to take part in this decision-making is critical if they are to influence policies that affect their lives. We work in partnership with disabled people’s organisations to ensure everyone has a voice.