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Sightsavers wins bronze award at charity film gala

Sightsavers’ film about work to treat neglected tropical diseases was honoured at the 2019 Charity Film Awards, which celebrate the best fundraising films.

April 2019
Zuhara from Tanzania stands outside her primary school

Sightsavers receives $1 million donation to fund essential eye health work

The donation, from charitable fund Arcadia, will enable Sightsavers to continue its work to fight avoidable blindness in some of the world’s poorest countries.

April 2019
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Trachoma elimination moves closer, a year after groundbreaking TED talk

In the year since Sightsavers' CEO gave a TED Talk about plans to eliminate trachoma, the continued fight to eliminate the disease moves closer.

April 2019
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Sightsavers launches global #EqualUN campaign

Sightsavers has launched a global campaign calling on the United Nations to ensure that the work of all its agencies is fully inclusive of people with disabilities.

March 2019
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Sightsavers reaches the finals of 2019 Charity Film Awards

Our film, entitled ‘One billion treatments for neglected tropical diseases’, was chosen from a list of hundreds of submissions.

March 2019
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Disability campaign launches in Ireland with photo exhibition

The exhibition in Dublin showcased photography from the Put Us in the Picture campaign, which calls for global development to be inclusive of people with disabilities.

February 2019
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Sightsavers marks 50th anniversary of Mount Kilimanjaro expedition

On 20 February 1969, Sightsavers supported men with visual impairments on an expedition to raise awareness about blindness.

February 2019
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Rekindle Talents gala night to raise money for Sightsavers

The annual event, taking place on 8 March at Westmanstown Event Centre in Clonsilla, will feature dinner, entertainment, dancing and an auction to celebrate International Women’s Day.

February 2019
A collection of the items that Sightsavers is auctioning, including signed shoes, records and books.

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

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

The exhibition, on 4-7 February 2019, will showcase hand-turned wood pieces, delicate blown glass and striking photography.

January 2019