Fundraising

A group of students celebrating the elimination of trachoma in Malawi.
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Curated philanthropy: making collaborative giving more effective

When tackling complex, systemic challenges – like eliminating avoidable blindness – what really matters is how effectively capital is orchestrated and deployed.

May 2026
A woman with long brown hair sits in an electric wheelchair. Behind her is a curated floral display with colourful flowers and green foliage.
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How to make your garden accessible

Ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show in May, Sightsavers’ accessibility production executive Mair Abram shares her recommendations for inclusive gardens.

March 2026
Caitríona stands in a snowy Arctic landscape.
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“Witnessing the first sunrise after the polar night was beautiful. The colours looked extraordinary”

Caitríona Ní Threasaigh took part in the First Light for Sight challenge in January 2024 and raised more than €8,000 for Sightsavers Ireland.

Naomi, Rakonin and Naijara outside a house, smiling.
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Sightsavers to benefit from Help32’s fundraising Christmas cards

Help Sightsavers continue its life-changing work by purchasing a pack of cards this festive season.

December 2024
Close-up of eye test equipment, including specialist spectacles and lenses.
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Sightsavers Ireland awarded Triple Lock charity status

Triple Lock status is awarded to charities that uphold the highest standards in transparent reporting, ethical fundraising and strong governance.

May 2023
A man with a bandage over his right eye smiles for a photo with his young grandson.
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Who is Hussain fundraises for Sightsavers at half-marathon

The charitable foundation is raising £35,000 for Sightsavers’ work in Pakistan through its Sprint for Sight campaign.

May 2022
Blue Peter's Sight Savers appeal.
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60 years of Blue Peter: the show that gave Sightsavers its name

As Blue Peter celebrates its 60th birthday, we look back to the programme’s Sight Saver appeal in 1986, which raised money for our mobile eye units in Africa.

October 2018
Jackie Carroll raises her arms at the finish line of the VHI Mini Marathon, standing underneath the clock reading 2:11:40.
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Meet our fundraisers: Jackie Carroll

Jackie Carroll, from Santry in Dublin 7, has had two cataract operations. She ran the VHI Mini Marathon in 2016 and raised €270 for Sightsavers.

A St Bridget's Cross made by Patricia.
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Meet our fundraisers: Patricia Cooney

Patricia Cooney, from Co. Cavan, has been fundraising for Sightsavers since 2003. She has an unusual way of raising money: she makes St Bridget's crosses.

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Meet our fundraisers: Brian Grehan

Brian Grehan from Dublin has just published his first novel, ‘The Leenane Inspector’, with proceeds generously donated to Sightsavers. Here’s his story.