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Each day, the pediatric unit at Islamia Eye Hospital in Dhaka sees about 170 children, sometimes as many as 200. © Shafiqul Alam Kiron / Sightsavers
Bangladesh
Sightsavers has been working in Bangladesh since 1973. We work with local partners to bring eye care within reach of the poorest communities. Together we have helped to develop services for people who are irreversibly blind, as well as ensuring children who are visually impaired get a good education.
Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated countries. The majority of the country's eye care facilities are based in the big cities, but around 80% of the country's population live in rural areas, many of them living below the poverty line.
Recent achievements
In 2006, Sightsavers' partner the National Forum of Organisations working with Disabled people were key in helping get an Action Plan for Disablility passed by government.
Behind the scenes at the Bangladesh Childhood Cataract Campaign
