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A photo round-up of our favourite moments from the third summit, where world leaders and activists united to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

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At the CIES conference, there were many examples of innovative uses of digital technology, but strategies for reaching children with disabilities were rarely discussed.

Veronica Stapleton, April 2025

Sightsavers' employee Hannah smiles at the camera with the sea in the background.

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After seven years and three summits, are we making the progress we so vitally need?

Hannah Loryman, April 2025

IT Bridge Academy graduate Lyne stands with her arms crossed.

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IT Bridge Academy graduate Lyne shares how she overcame barriers and disability discrimination to secure her dream job as a technical support engineer.

Two young girls talk to each other in a playground. One of the girls has a physical disability and is using a wheelchair.

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Sightsavers will host two events and two exhibition spaces at the event in Berlin on 2-3 April, calling on attendees to join us in targeting inequality.

March 2025

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Sightsavers’ Sarah Wang’ombe shares what we’ve learned about running effective programmes.

Sarah Wang’ombe, March 2025

Caliha stands outside, with a tree behind her.

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Cataracts stopped Caliha from working as a farmer, and without her family’s support, she struggled to access treatment. Caliha was able to have an operation and is now earning a living again.

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Maria was able to return to work as a basket weaver and support her family after receiving treatment for advanced trachoma.

Lydia, an IT Bridge Academy graduate, smiles while standing in front of the Kenyan flag.

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Lydia is a graduate of Sightsavers’ IT Bridge Academy and a disability rights activist. She works in the executive office of the president of Kenya.

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Entrepreneur Michelle uses her experience of living with a disability to mentor other young women through Sightsavers’ economic empowerment project in Zimbabwe.

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Disability and inclusion

In pictures: Sightsavers at the Global Disability Summit 2025

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