Welcome to Focus magazine!
Welcome to this special 20th anniversary issue of Focus.
Having worked for Sightsavers Ireland for seven years, I’m thrilled to have recently taken over as CEO. And I’m delighted that one of my first tasks is to bring you this special issue of Focus. That’s because it celebrates you, our wonderful sight savers, and the life-changing difference you make to million of adults and children, including seven-year-old Luyando from Zambia, who features on the cover.
We’ve achieved a lot together, and I’m sure you’ll be proud of all the happiness you’re bringing to children and adults who might otherwise be living without sight. There’s also a personal, heartfelt message from our patron, Michael D Higgins, the President of Ireland, which I hope you’ll treasure – because we truly treasure you.
My warmest wishes,
Ciara Smullen
CEO, Sightsavers Ireland
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Did you know?
Globally, 1 billion people are thought to have a visual impairment that is unaddressed or could have been prevented. Learn how to help
The judges are wowed at our Junior Painter Awards
See the winning artworks created by young painters as part of our annual competition for primary school students.
Read the story
Our Arctic expedition saw the first sunrise of 2023
A team of Irish fundraisers who took part in the First Light for Sight Arctic challenge has raised more than €90,000.
Find out more about the challenge
Time to celebrate!
Sightsavers Bangladesh is commemorating 50 years of work to protect sight and fight for disability rights. Since 1973, Sightsavers and partners have performed more than two million cataract operations in Bangladesh and supported 10,000 people with disabilities through inclusive education and vocational training.
Watch the video to learn about our work in Bangladesh.
Pre-school inclusivity
Learn how Sightsavers is working with partners in Malawi to ensure young children with disabilities can learn, play and develop.
Find out how we're supporting
Eye health for all
For four years, Right to Health focused on restoring sight and making health services accessible for people
with disabilities in Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Discover the impact
A gift that lasts a lifetime
By leaving a gift to Sightsavers in your
will, you’ll help us reach more people
with disabilities who might otherwise
miss out.
Learn more about legacy giving
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