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Read about our latest work around the world, with news from Pakistan, Senegal, Mozambique and Nigeria.
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UK government pledges £430m funding for education
The funding will go towards education for children in the world’s poorest countries, with a focus on girls’ education. Yet much more is needed to address the global learning crisis that has affected children worldwide.
Equal World campaign letter on inclusive education gathers 21,526 signatures
Thousands of our campaign supporters worldwide have signed the letter, calling on the leaders of the G7 to meet inclusive education commitments.
Life-changing cataract operations continue in Cameroon despite pandemic
More than 6,300 people have had cataract operations in the past three years at Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute, with safety protocols enabling work to continue during the pandemic.
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Trachoma elimination in The Gambia: sustaining the success story
Sightsavers directors Balla Musa and Phil Downs reflect on what this achievement means for The Gambia, and how other countries can learn from the experience.
Ghana’s electoral processes have improved – but are they inclusive?
Ghana has made significant strides towards addressing disability rights. But people with disabilities are not given equal opportunities to participate in electoral processes.
What we’ve learned about inclusive data
Sightsavers and other organisations recently came together to share practical tips around collecting data that includes everyone.
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May 2021 update
In Pakistan, teachers have given insights into their experiences of vision screening in schools. Plus updates from Senegal, Mozambique and Nigeria.
How inclusive education is transforming children’s lives
In Mali, a Sightsavers project is ensuring children with disabilities are able to learn alongside their peers. Students, teachers and parents describe how the project has made a difference.
“Taking photos helps people to understand our problems”
People in Nigeria with diseases affecting the skin have shared their photos as part of a research project into how these conditions can be better managed.
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