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A group of doctors in blue surgical scrubs performing eye surgery.

Stories / Fighting disease /

As Côte d’Ivoire completes its final operations as part of the Accelerate programme to fight trachoma, hear the stories of some of the people involved.

Stories / Eye health /

Watch Agatha Aboe, Sightsavers’ global trachoma programme coordinator, as she tells brand ambassador Sunetra Sarker about her work to protect sight in Africa.

Students of the Bridge Academy in Kenya stand outside.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

In Kenya, a Sightsavers initative is helping young people with disabilities launch their careers. Here, some of the students share their stories.

The view from the deck of a boat, with a sunset and land in the distance.

Stories / Fighting disease /

A video diary recorded by Sightsavers programme officer Iliezer Gomes Bidjonque gives a unique look at how we're tackling trachoma on the remote Bijagos Islands in Guinea-Bissau.

Mai Mai smiles with a patient as the sun shines behind them.

Stories / Eye health /

To mark Father’s Day, we spoke to two fathers involved in Sightsavers projects to learn about their work and their favourite parts of being a parent.

A young girl raising her hand in a classroom.

Stories / Education /

In Mali, a Sightsavers project is ensuring children with disabilities are able to learn alongside their peers. Students, teachers and parents describe how the project has made a difference.

Stories / Fighting disease /

People in Nigeria with diseases affecting the skin have shared their photos as part of a research project into how these conditions can be better managed.

Three women at a desk, one is writing on paper.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Discover how Sightsavers’ innovations are improving the lives of people with disabilities through the Inclusive Futures programme.

A patient is interviewed by a member of Sightsavers staff as part of a project.

Stories / Eye health /

As part of the Keep Sight project in Nigeria, eye surgeons are learning new ways to treat patients with glaucoma.

A young woman, wearing a mask, sits on a rug in front of her house by her walking stick

Stories / Fighting disease /

Meet Aishatu Ahmed, who wants to encourage women to join the fight against trachoma in Nigeria.

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Stories

How trachoma surgery has changed lives in Côte d’Ivoire

“I’ve sat in a canoe to ensure people get their medication!”

Building a career in IT with the Bridge Academy

“Trachoma: go! We don’t want you!”

“An inspiring father is one who puts his family first”

How inclusive education is transforming lives

“Taking photos helps people to understand our problems”

Innovations for disability inclusion

The fight against "the silent thief of sight"

“I’m calling all women to work together and help people”

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all