Stories
Building a career in IT with the Bridge Academy
In Kenya, a Sightsavers initative is helping young people with disabilities launch their careers. Here, some of the students share their stories.
“Trachoma: go! We don’t want you!”
A video diary recorded by Sightsavers programme officer Iliezer Gomes Bidjonque gives a unique look at how we're tackling trachoma on the remote Bijagos Islands in Guinea-Bissau.
“An inspiring father is one who puts his family first”
To mark Father’s Day, we spoke to two fathers involved in Sightsavers projects to learn about their work and their favourite parts of being a parent.
How inclusive education is transforming lives
In Mali, a Sightsavers project is ensuring children with disabilities are able to learn alongside their peers. Students, teachers and parents describe how the project has made a difference.
“Taking photos helps people to understand our problems”
People in Nigeria with diseases affecting the skin have shared their photos as part of a research project into how these conditions can be better managed.
Innovations for disability inclusion
Discover how Sightsavers’ innovations are improving the lives of people with disabilities through the Inclusive Futures programme.
The fight against "the silent thief of sight"
As part of the Keep Sight project in Nigeria, eye surgeons are learning new ways to treat patients with glaucoma.
“I’m calling all women to work together and help people”
Meet Aishatu Ahmed, who wants to encourage women to join the fight against trachoma in Nigeria.
February 2021 updates: highlights from around the world
An inclusive work programme in Kenya has helped farmers with disabilities launch a lucrative business. Plus news from Pakistan, Mozambique, Malawi and more.
A bright future: saving sight in Tanzania
Across Tanzania, six newly qualified ophthalmic assistants are putting their skills to work supporting remote eye screening camps and testing sight in local hospitals.
