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An illustration from the Put Us in the Picture website, featuring a woman with blonde hair wearing glasses next t a colourful wheel of fortune.

News / Education /

The Put Us in the Picture website teaches schoolchildren in Ireland about inclusive education and disability in low income countries.

February 2022

News / Disability and inclusion /

The petition, part of Sightsavers' Equal World campaign, calls for governments and global organisations to attend the summit and commit to disability inclusion.

February 2022

The Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda is lit up in purple light for World NTD Day.

News / Fighting disease /

On 30 January 2022, Sightsavers staff and supporters joined the global event to raise awareness about eliminating neglected tropical diseases.

February 2022

Two men and a woman in Cameroon. The men hold green posters saying 'Make it count'.

News / Disability and inclusion /

Cameroon has become the second African country to begin to ratify the African Disability Protocol, which addresses unique issues that affect people with disabilities in African countries.

February 2022

Sightsavers' Expo stand, featuring information boards, soft lighting and comfy wooden furniture.

News / Fighting disease /

The display shows how Sightsavers and its partners are using mobile technology to combat diseases such as trachoma and river blindness.

January 2022

Roisin Conaty, Stephen Mulhern, Sunetra Sarker and Rickie Haywood-Williams smiling in the Catchphrase studio.

News / Fundraising /

Sunetra, who has been a Sightsavers supporter for more than a decade, appeared on the show alongside comedian Roisin Conaty and radio presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams.

January 2022

News / Our organisation /

Sir Chris, who has been on the Sightsavers board since 2017, has been recognised for his role in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 2022

Two girls smile and link arms near their home, with dusty ground and trees in the background.

News / Our organisation /

In a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sightsavers once again reached some remarkable milestones. Our round-up shows how your support has helped to change lives.

December 2021

A group of women sing, dance, and clap their hands.

News / Fundraising /

Two Sightsavers films that were created during the COVID-19 pandemic have been submitted for the awards, which celebrate and reward the best fundraising films.

December 2021

The Sightsavers accessibility pack box: a white and yellow box with handle, featuring the words 'Accessibility standards and audit pack, produced by Sightsavers'.

News / Disability and inclusion /

Sightsavers won the innovation award for its accessibility standards and audit toolkit, which helps improve healthcare facilities for people with disabilities.

December 2021

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News

Sightsavers Ireland’s education site wins Website of the Year award

Sightsavers’ campaign petition for the Global Disability Summit hits 30,000 signatures

World NTD Day 2022: highlights from around the world

Cameroon approves landmark disability legislation

Sightsavers showcases its NTD work at Dubai Expo

Sunetra Sarker wins £55,700 for Sightsavers on Celebrity Catchphrase

Sightsavers trustee Sir Chris Whitty knighted in New Year Honours

What we achieved in 2021

Vote for Sightsavers in the 2021 Charity Film Awards

Sightsavers wins Zero Project award for accessibility audit pack

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all