Laikat, aged 10, has glasses for the first time. He's now able to attend school and look forward to a brighter future.
We were able to help 874,830 children like Liakat in 2010 thanks to you.
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© Andy Weekes / Sightsavers
Fatoumata, aged 50, received a successful trichiasis operation in both eyes which means she can resume her work and care for her family.
We were able to provide 15,728 trichiasis operations in 2010 thanks to you.
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© Balla MusaJoof / Sightsavers
Safiya, aged 12, became blind when she was three. She was identified by a Sightsavers' partner, can now read Braille and hopes to become a teacher. We helped provide specialist support to 6,315 children in 2010 thanks to you.
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© Nikki Bayliss / Sightsavers
Since being enrolled in a Community Based Rehabilitation programme, Gaffur Mohd can support himself and counsels others who are blind.
We helped provide rehabilitation to 4,577 people in 2010 thanks to you.
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© Laura Crow / Sightsavers
News
Vacancies
Sightsavers are now recruiting for a Digital Marketing Officer. Click here for more details
Winners 2011
More than 5,000 entries came in for the Junior Painter Awards but we managed to narrow it down to JUST 13 Regional Winners! Check out the winning paintings here
Success Stories
Demonstrating success
Meet a blind 14-year-old who is outperforming his sighted fellow students in Zambia.
Amina Omar
Amina thought she would never see again, until her son in law brought her to an outreach clinic to be assessed.
What You Can Do
Financial Times looks to Sightsavers
For every donation that Financial Times readers make to this year's appeal, Standard Chartered will give the same amount.
Tax efficient giving
Donate €250 or more each year and help us claim an amazing €500,000 back in tax.
Fundraise for Sightsavers
Fundraising is a great way to get involved and raise vital funds for Sightsavers work.
