Disability and inclusion Archives

Enock, who uses a wheelchair, poses for a photo with two teachers from his inclusive school.

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A report on the UK government’s development strategy and how inclusive it is of people with disabilities was published on Thursday 4 April.

April 2024

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Collaborating with organisations of people with disabilities (OPDs) on our inclusive education projects has earned the Sightsavers-led Inclusive Futures consortium a Zero Project Award in 2024.

Johannes Trimmel, February 2024

Teenage girls learning trade skills in Nigeria pose for a group photo along with course leaders.

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Teenage girls from Kaduna State marked the global event by attending the launch of a new project that will give them the skills they need to start their own business.

January 2024

Two staff members enter ask a man questions during a survey about river blindness.

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The updated plan reaffirms Sightsavers' commitment to enhancing inclusive data and collaboration in the international development sector.

November 2023

Three women discuss gender-based violence at a workshop in Uganda.

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Women and girls with disabilities face a higher risk of gender-based violence, yet they are often prevented from receiving support due to inaccessible services.

Lucy Muchiri, November 2023

In a village in Mozambique, two people in blue polo shirts hold clipboards and talk to members of the local community.

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We spoke to Dominic Haslam, Sightsavers’ director of policy and programme strategy, about the launch of our second Inclusive Data Charter Action Plan and how it reaffirms our commitment to inclusive data.

Sightsavers, November 2023

John Chiti smiles while wearing sunglasses.

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The film ‘Can You See Us?’ is based on the life of John Chiti, who is a Zambian albinism rights campaigner and Sightsavers’ ambassador for the African Disability Protocol campaign.

September 2023

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The Promise in Peril campaign culminated at the SDG summit with a declaration reaffirming commitments to achieving the global goals that explicitly references disability rights.

September 2023

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As learners with disabilities are disproportionately affected by global crises such as climate change, we're urging governments to build more resilient education systems for everyone.

Mariana Rudge, September 2023

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Five years since the creation of the Inclusive Data Charter, we’re updating our goals and commitments on inclusive data. So what are our key learnings?

Tichafara Chisaka, July 2023

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Disability and inclusion

Sightsavers responds to report into FCDO’s work on disability inclusion

The key to inclusive education is engaging organisations of people with disabilities

Spectrum Markets helps teenagers in Nigeria gain creative skills on World Children’s Day

Sightsavers launches new action plan on inclusive data

Collaborating to improve gender-based violence services

Lifting the rock on inclusive data: Sightsavers and the Inclusive Data Charter

Sightsavers campaign ambassador inspires Netflix film about albinism

Sightsavers campaign sends message to world leaders at UN summit

How inclusive education can create a more equal and sustainable future

Inclusive data and Sightsavers: an ongoing journey

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all