Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where everyone can participate equally in society.

We treat eye conditions such as cataracts and tackle debilitating diseases, many of which cause sight loss. To do this, we work with governments and local, national and international partners to carry out eye operations and distribute treatments where they’re needed.

We help to improve health services so they are sustainable and make education more inclusive for children with disabilities. We also advocate for the rights of women, girls and people with disabilities.

We have 75 years of experience, and we’re proud to be a leader in our field. Our programmes consistently achieve high performance ratings from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

What we do

Protecting sight
We prevent sight loss and avoidable blindness in some of the poorest parts of the world by treating conditions such as cataracts and refractive error.

Fighting disease
We help to treat and prevent five debilitating diseases that affect more than a billion people. These are known as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

Disability and inclusion
We promote equal opportunities and we campaign for inclusion so everyone has the chance to go to school, get a job, access health care and take part fully in society.

Where we work

Sightsavers has a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide, focusing on Africa and Asia.

We work closely with communities and recruit local volunteers to help us carry out our work. We also partner with regional, national and international organisations, governments and non-governmental organisations.