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A collection of the items that Sightsavers is auctioning, including signed shoes, records and books.

News / Fundraising /

From 22 February to 3 March, fans can bid on the opportunity to win up-close experiences with top celebrities, including a meet-and-greet with Rita Ora.

January 2019

Carlitos smiles after receiving his new glasses.

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Featuring news about a teacher from Nigeria who has been trained to check her students’ eyes. Plus updates from Mozambique, Uganda and more.

January 2019

A group of staff from Xilinx atand in front of photos and pictures from the exhibition.

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The exhibition will take place on 4-7 February 2019 at Xilinx’s offices in Citywest, and will showcase a range of hand-turned wood pieces, delicate blown glass and striking photography.

January 2019

Monica Robertson and Ciara Smullen in front of a backdrop showing Rotary Ireland logos.

News / Fundraising /

Rotary Ireland is fundraising for the Pakistan Lady Health Worker Programme, which provides healthcare outreach in remote communities.

January 2019

News / Fundraising /

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

News / Fighting disease /

Dr Caroline Harper's TED Talk, in which she laid out an ambitious plan to eliminate trachoma, has been chosen as the day’s top pick.

June 2018

An eye health worker uses a torch while checking a man's eyes for trachoma.

News / Fighting disease /

Ghana has become the first country in sub-Saharan Africa and the Commonwealth to eliminate trachoma, as validated by the World Health Organization.

June 2018

Professor Stephen Hawking at the Sightsavers celebration of a billion NTD treatments.

News / Fighting disease /

Professor Hawking spoke at Sightsavers’ event to mark the one billionth treatment for neglected tropical diseases: watch the full video of his speech here.

December 2017

News / Fighting disease /

Sightsavers has welcomed a speech made by International Development Secretary Priti Patel, which set out her priorities for UK development.

March 2017

News / Obituaries /

Sir Nicholas Fenn, who died on 18 September 2016, was a dedicated advocate and staunch supporter of Sightsavers.

September 2016

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Rankin, Rita Ora and Kate Moss join Sightsavers’ eBay auctions

January 2019 updates: highlights from around the world

Dublin-based Xilinx to host second annual art exhibition in aid of Sightsavers

Rotary Ireland to raise €30,000 in support of Sightsavers

60 years of Blue Peter: the show that gave Sightsavers its name

Trachoma talk from Sightsavers’ CEO named ‘TED of the Day’

Trachoma is eliminated in Ghana

Stephen Hawking commends his father’s role in tackling NTDs

Sightsavers welcomes DFID’s commitment to eliminating disease

A tribute to Sir Nicholas Fenn

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