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Welcome to Sightsavers

We are an international charity which works with partners to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people in the developing world.

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Latest news

Calling MBA students!

The FT is working with us to set a competition for MBA students, to help tackle a sight-related problem in the developing world.

Cracking a smile

Meeting Somarajan at his home in the south Indian state of Kerala, it was difficult to coax out a smile. 

This time last year

Looking back at the desert trek
We were lucky enough to be chosen by Comic Relief as a charity partner for its Red Nose Appeal in 2011. As such, this time last year nine brave celebrities were trekking 100km across the unrelenting Kenyan Kaisut desert to raise money for Comic Relief and Sightsavers.

 

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Kidzone (new window)

Kids! It's your duty to visit our website Kidzone, which is packed full of information about things you can do at school and information about our work

The Gift of Sight (new window)

Buying a gift for someone? Rather than the same old presents, why not buy a Gift of Sight? Each gift comes with its own ‘personal story’ and your choice of card – and helps to improve the life of someone in the developing world.

Fundraise for Sightsavers (new window)

Fundraising is a great way to get involved, generate awareness and raise vital funds for Sightsavers. Find out more about our upcoming events and how you can help us to raise money for our work.