Obituaries
Sightsavers pays tribute to President Jimmy Carter
The 39th president of the United States died on 29 December, aged 100. Sightsavers worked with President Carter and The Carter Center for many years to fight neglected tropical diseases.
Judith Heumann: “A giant of activism and campaigning”
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’.
Dick Porter: former Sightsavers CEO was “a friend and mentor to so many”
During his 11 years at Sightsavers, Dick transformed the organisation and mentored many people who went on to leadership positions across the sector.
Sightsavers pays tribute following Duke of Edinburgh’s death
Sightsavers has sent a message of sympathy to the Queen following the recent death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Tribute to Sightsavers vice-president and former trustee Dr Pararajasegaram
Sightsavers is saddened to hear of the death of Dr Ramachandra Pararajasegaram, vice-president and former long term trustee of the organisation.
A tribute to Sir Nicholas Fenn
Sir Nicholas Fenn, who died on 18 September 2016, was a dedicated advocate and staunch supporter of Sightsavers.
Brien Holden obituary: A global leader in eye care and vision research
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.
