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In Nigeria, a lymphatic filariasis patient plans his wedding. Plus news from Senegal, Zambia and India.
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Sightsavers shortlisted for Charity Film Awards
Sightsavers has been shortlisted for a Charity Film Award for our ‘What we do’ film.
Pakistan’s first-ever Disability Rights Act becomes law
The legislation, approved on 10 January, will make it illegal to discriminate or exclude people on the basis of disability.
What we achieved in 2019
It's been another groundbreaking year for Sightsavers. Find out what we’ve been up to, from launching new programmes and hosting high-profile exhibitions to meeting the Queen.
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Gender equality: why is it important?
Sightsavers ran a workshop in Dakar in December 2019 to promote gender mainstreaming in all its programmes.
Why 2020 will be a critical year for universal health coverage
We end 2019 on a tide of political momentum and optimism that health for all is achievable. In 2020, this must be translated into action in national contexts.
Celebrating our supporters on National Philanthropy Day
Sightsavers CEO Dr Caroline Harper thanks all the philanthropists who have made the decision to support our work, helping us to fulfil our mission.
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November updates: highlights from around the world
In Nigeria, a lymphatic filariasis patient is planning to marry his partner after receiving treatment to stop his pain. Plus news from Senegal, Zambia and India.
October updates: highlights from around the world
In Nigeria, an eye health volunteer has been rewarded for helping to prevent river blindness for more than 20 years. Plus news from Zimbabwe, Ghana and Mali.
How soap and superheroes are changing lives
Geordie Woods explains how the Super School of Five trachoma prevention programme is protecting school children from this devastating disease.
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See all from the fieldSightsavers’ vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes.
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