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Read about our latest work around the world, with news from Nigeria, Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
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G7 education declaration: Sightsavers calls for girls with disabilities to be prioritised
Sightsavers has welcomed news of an agreement signed by foreign and development ministers, and has called for commitments to be met to ensure girls with disabilities are able to receive an education.
Kate Moss to support Sightsavers with ‘eye print’ merchandise
A percentage of proceeds from the Eyescapes series, featuring an image of the supermodel's iris, will be donated to Sightsavers.
Trachoma is eliminated in The Gambia
The Gambia has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate the potentially blinding disease, as confirmed by the World Health Organization.
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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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“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.
Innovations for disability inclusion
Discover how Sightsavers’ innovations are improving the lives of people with disabilities through the Inclusive Futures programme.
The Gambia’s milestone journey to trachoma elimination
As The Gambia becomes the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate the disease, four people tell their stories about reaching this life-changing goal.
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