Sightsavers’ vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities can participate equally in society. We work in more than 30 countries, and partner with local, regional, national and international organisations, governments and non-governmental organisations. With their help, we distribute treatments to prevent disease, carry out operations and eye examinations, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

Mission: Sightsavers’ mission is to prevent avoidable blindness, fight debilitating diseases and promote equality for people with disabilities.

Disability Expertise: Primarily promote equal opportunities for people with visual impairments and other disabilities.

Focus areas: Education, Employment, Health, Politics

Countries: Sightsavers works in more than 30 countries across Africa and Asia.

In Central Africa: Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo. In Eastern Africa: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. In Western Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Togo.

In Asia: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Yemen.