Where we work

Sightsavers’ programmes began in Africa in the 1950s, and we now work in more than 30 countries across Africa and Asia.

Our programmes cover northern and central Africa and Asia, in the countries highlighted in white on the map

Explore the countries where we work

Central Africa

Eastern Africa

Western Africa

Asia

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Our global history

Sightsavers’ first programmes started in the 1950s in Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.

In the 1960s and 1970s our work expanded into Asia, with our first projects in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and we continued to extend our work into several other African countries. Most recently, we started work in Yemen in 2018.

We now work in more than 30 countries, and have project offices in 25 of these countries. We also have fundraising offices in the UK, Ireland, United States, Italy and Norway.

Read about our latest work

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Stories / Disability & inclusion /

In Ghana, an innovative project implemented by Sightsavers Ireland has helped to strengthen disability organisations for the long term, using a women-to-women mentoring model.

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Stories / Eye health /

Hear from the health workers, project officers and patients who have seen the Focus on Clear Vision programme transform their communities.

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Stories / Disability & inclusion /

In Kenya, a unique project is highlighting the climate-related challenges faced by women with disabilities.

We protect sight, fight disease and make sure everyone can claim their rights.

Find out how your support can make a huge difference and change lives.