Worldwide, women and girls experience multiple forms of discrimination. This increases their risk of poverty, disease, disability, violence and even death.

Women and girls are more likely to live in poverty than men. It’s thought 340 million women will experience extreme poverty by 2030 unless action is taken.

These inequalities are compounded for women with disabilities, who make up 18% of the female population. They face extra barriers because of the stigma around disability.

At Sightsavers, making sure women’s rights are upheld is critical in everything we do. This includes the right to go to school, get a job, vote, or make informed choices about sexual and reproductive health.

We believe in equality and an equitable world for everyone. That’s why we work with women’s groups, organisations of people with disabilities, governments and partners to ensure women have equal rights in society.

How you can help

Our work to ensure equality for women and girls is making great strides, but there’s still more to do.

With your support, we want to continue to close the gender gap, fight discrimination, provide opportunities for women and make sure they can access their rights. To do this, we need your help.

Charity donations, legacies, corporate partnerships and gifts from charitable foundations are a vital source of funding. We also welcome opportunities to work in partnership with governments, institutions and development organisations.

Contact us: If you have any questions about our work to support women and girls, would like details about our programmes or wish to discuss ways to donate or support us, email [email protected]