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A large group of about 25 people with disabilities in an office setting posing for a photo.

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As part of the SDGs implementation project in India, an innovative disability inclusion scorecard was created that has led to remarkable results.

Namrata Mehta, July 2020

A screengrab showing a group of about 25 people taking part in an online video call.

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We've made great progress towards a disability-inclusive society - the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals is a chance to further this agenda.

Sightsavers, July 2020

A group of four people stand outside wearing protective masks and washing their hands.

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In the context of COVID-19, Sightsavers’ new lead on behaviour change communication introduces her work and explains why behaviour change is so crucial to our mission.

Cathy Stephen, July 2020

A young man using a wheelchair on a road in Kenya.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

Many people with disabilities work in the informal sector. Unless they can leave their house every day, they struggle to meet their basic needs. For them, the situation is dire.

Edwinah Orowe, June 2020

A pair of crutches leaning against a grey wall.

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We should ask ourselves what we can do to mitigate the adverse effects suffered by people with disabilities, who have the right to enjoy life on an equal basis with others.

Grace Antwi-Atsu, June 2020

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Disability activist Collins Ombajo shares his personal story, his work in advocacy and what drives him to be involved in the Inclusive Futures programme.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

In Bangladesh, we caught up with BBC Media Action to find out how they’re training journalists to improve how people with disabilities are portrayed in the media, and tackle negative stereotyping and perceptions.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

We should ask ourselves what we can do to mitigate the adverse effects suffered by people with disabilities, who have the right to enjoy life on an equal basis with others.

Sightsavers, June 2020

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

This husband and wife team are helping us locate and support people with disabilities in Bangladesh.

Volunteers demonstrate the importance of washing hands.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Sightsavers staff around India are making sure that during the pandemic, nobody should be excluded because of disability or gender.

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.

Disability and inclusion

“My dreams have wings now”: the impact of India’s SDG scorecard project

Nigeria's journey towards disability-inclusive development

Setting out Sightsavers’ approach to behaviour change

COVID-19: Africa’s economic recovery must leave no one behind

Ensuring a disability-inclusive COVID-19 response in Ghana

Collins' story

Tackling disability discrimination with BBC Media Action

'In the face of COVID-19, all people should be equal'

Mapping via motorbike

Supporting people with disabilities in India during COVID-19

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all