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Dick Porter: former Sightsavers CEO was “a friend and mentor to so many”
During his 11 years at Sightsavers, Dick transformed the organisation and mentored many people who went on to leadership positions across the sector.
Sightsavers pledges at least US$25 million to help beat neglected tropical diseases
The funding, which will be spent between now and 2025, will help to protect millions of people from the harmful effects of NTDs.
Sightsavers’ Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame re-elected to UN disability committee
Gertrude, who was nominated by the government of Ghana, was elected alongside five other women and will serve on the committee until 2026.
WHO guide aims to help countries tackle global eye care crisis
The guide provides a framework and technical tools to help countries prioritise eye health issues and deliver high-quality, inclusive eye care services.
Sightsavers and International Disability Alliance join in $1 million partnership
The unrestricted grant will help to advance disability rights worldwide, enabling the IDA to increase its advocacy work, provide technical assistance and support people with disabilities.
Sightsavers publishes new eye health research in partnership with RSTMH
The research supplement highlights how non-governmental organisations such as Sightsavers can generate high-quality evidence through their programmes.
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