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The press office is only able to deal with enquiries from the media.
If you have a non-media enquiry, please contact Sightsavers’ general switchboard on +44 (0)1444 446 600 to speak to our Supporter Care team.
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For media enquiries outside normal office hours, call +44 (0)7877 283 176.
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Industry recognition
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Awards and honours
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News and press releases
World Sight Day: Sightsavers calls for urgent action on global eye health
Sightsavers is marking World Sight Day on 14 October by highlighting that the number of people worldwide who are blind could reach 115 million by 2050.
Research shows ‘shocking’ exclusion of people with disabilities during pandemic
The research, part of the Inclusive Futures initiative, found many people with disabilities were unable to get help with food, medicine and other relief efforts.
Sightsavers researcher wins recognition for innovative NTD project
Kareen Atekem's work on a new project to help control and eliminate two neglected tropical diseases has been recognised by the NTD Innovation Prize competition.
Mali passes new law to protect the rights of people with disabilities
The Prime Minister of Mali has signed the new social decree into law, which promises to improve the lives of people with disabilities and make it possible for people to claim their rights.
Ethical banking app Novus helps to prevent blindness
The app enables users to support Sightsavers by donating virtual ‘coins’ every time they use their bank card.
Sightsavers Nigeria’s Rasak Adekoya becomes One Young World ambassador
Rasak was selected for his work tackling the barriers faced by people with disabilities as part of the Inclusion Works programme in Nigeria.
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