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Sightsavers CEO CAroline Harper during her TED Talk, standing in front of large red letters spelling TED.

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In 2018, Sightsavers CEO Caroline Harper took to the TED stage to talk about the importance of eliminating trachoma. Since then, 14 million people have been protected from the disease, but further progress hangs in the balance.

Caroline Harper, April 2023

Queen Elizabeth's coffin is driven in a black hearse covered in flowers, flanked by Queens Guards wearing bearskins and full red military uniforms, plus officials in dark suits.

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“I was at the funeral to represent Sightsavers to honour our departed patron, on behalf of the people we serve, the supporters who make this possible and all our staff across the world.”

Caroline Harper, September 2022

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To coincide with International Women's Day, we asked our CEO, Caroline Harper, a few questions about her career at Sightsavers.

Caroline Harper, March 2020

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Sightsavers CEO Dr Caroline Harper thanks all the philanthropists who have made the decision to support our work, helping us to fulfil our mission.

Caroline Harper, November 2019

A five-year-old girl in Ethiopia has her eyes checked for trachoma.

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Sightsavers CEO Caroline Harper says we could be just years away from one of the greatest achievements in human health: ridding the world of trachoma.

Caroline Harper, April 2018

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Author archives: Caroline Harper

My TED talk helped to protect millions of people from trachoma. Now you can help make history

“A day I’ll remember all my life”: observations from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

“I don’t look to famous women to inspire me – I look to those I know well”

Celebrating our supporters on National Philanthropy Day

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