Obituaries Archives | Sightsavers

President Jimmy Carter smiles, with the US flag behind him.

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The 39th president of the United States died on 29 December, aged 100.

January 2025

A group of seven people, four of whom are wheelchair users.

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Sightsavers is sad to learn of the death of disability rights activist Judith Heumann, who was often referred to as the ‘mother of the disability rights movement’.

March 2023

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During his 11 years at Sightsavers, Dick transformed the organisation and mentored many people who went on to leadership positions across the sector.

August 2022

Queen Elizabeth looks through a microscope during her visit to Haywards Heath in 1971 to open Sightsavers' new head office.

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Sightsavers has sent a message of sympathy to the Queen following the recent death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

April 2021

The Pope holds hands and greets another man.

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Sightsavers is saddened to hear of the death of Dr Ramachandra Pararajasegaram, vice-president and former long term trustee of the organisation.

May 2020

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Sir Nicholas Fenn, who died on 18 September 2016, was a dedicated advocate and staunch supporter of Sightsavers.

September 2016

Portrait of Brien in black shirt against white background.

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Sightsavers was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the sudden death of Professor Brien Holden, a global leader in eye care and vision research.

July 2015

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Obituaries

Sightsavers pays tribute to President Jimmy Carter

Judith Heumann: “A giant of activism and campaigning”

Dick Porter: former Sightsavers CEO was “a friend and mentor to so many”

Sightsavers pays tribute following Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Tribute to Sightsavers vice-president and former trustee Dr Pararajasegaram

A tribute to Sir Nicholas Fenn

Brien Holden obituary: A global leader in eye care and vision research

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