Inclusive eye health

We’re committed to making sure people with disabilities are included in our eye health programmes.

Pilot project in Bhopal, India
In 2016 and 2017 we tested different approaches to inclusive eye health in a programme in Bhopal, targeting some of the poorest and most vulnerable people. Find out more about the pilot project.

Replicating the approach in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Mozambique
After refining our approach, we are applying it to other programmes. We work with governments, NGO eye health providers and national disabled people’s organisations to make sure people with disabilities are involved at all stages of a programme. Read a blog about our project in Mozambique.

Continuing to expand our inclusive eye health projects
Over the past few years, we have launched a further four projects in Uganda, Sierra Leone, Malawi, and Tanzania. In 2020 we encountered new challenges and needed to pause our projects due to COVID-19. But after taking time to follow all rules and measures, we are now back on track and saving sight. Learn more about how we adapted our project in Tanzania.

Improving access to eye care for people with disabilities in Nigeria
This project, part of the Inclusive Futures initiative, focused on improving quality and equity of access to eye care services for people with disabilities in Kogi state. Sightsavers worked with the state government and local organisations of people with disabilities. Read more on the Inclusive Futures website