Donate in memory of a loved one

When you give a gift to Sightsavers to remember someone you love, you will be helping to make a life-changing difference to someone at risk of sight loss.

Seven-year-old Luyando from Zambia has her bandages removed after cataract surgery. © Sightsavers/Hudson Chirwa

If you’re thinking about ways to remember someone special, we wish you sincere condolences on your loss.

Thank you for considering a gift to Sightsavers. We know how special an in-memory donation can be, and we’re always touched to receive these gifts. We would be honoured to help you celebrate the life of your loved one.

Your donation will make an immediate and lasting difference. It will help us restore people’s sight, transforming their lives and giving them hope for the future.

How do I give in memory?

Donate by phone

To give a gift in memory by phone, call our supporter care team on +1 800 707 9746.

Donate online

Visit our donation page for a quick, easy and secure way to make an in-memory donation.

Contact us

You can also email [email protected] to find out more about giving a gift in memory.

How will it make a difference?

Through your donation in their name, your loved one will be helping to make a real difference – giving the gift of sight to people who need it most.

By giving in memory, you’re helping to fund life-changing work for people in Africa and Asia. You can be confident your donation will have a lasting impact. Read some of their stories below.

Young girl Luyando smiles while chasing bubbles outside her home.

“It was wonderful seeing Luyando smile”

Before having cataract surgery, Luyando struggled at school and missed out on playing with her friends. Now, thanks to our supporters, Luyando’s life is transformed. She is no longer shy and withdrawn, her smile has returned and she’s beaming and full of energy.
Read Luyando’s story

A man wearing sunglasses smiles with his two happy grandchildren.

“Now I can work to support my family”

Father and grandfather Sardar from Pakistan is the main breadwinner in his family, and faced an uncertain future when he developed cataracts. After having his eyes checked at an eye camp organised by Sightsavers, he was able to have life-changing surgery, enabling him to return to work.
Read Sardar’s story

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Why donate in memory?

Create a lasting tribute

Sightsavers can help you create a meaningful tribute to remember someone special. Giving in their name will ensure their generosity and kindness lives on.

Help us transform lives

We are privileged to talk to the families of people who have supported our work, often for many years. We let them know the huge impact of this support.

The impact of our work

In the past 75 years, Sightsavers has carried out over 9.76 million cataract operations

We’ve helped to train more than 8,900 staff in eye health, inclusion or education

And we’ve given out nearly 8 million pairs of glasses to help people see more clearly

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A photo of the four members of Sightsavers' Supporter Care team

We realise this is an important decision, so please get in touch if you have any questions – we’d love to hear from you.

Call us on +1 800 707 9746 or email [email protected]

More ways to get involved: leave a gift in your will

Learn about legacy gifts

We protect sight, fight disease and make sure everyone can claim their rights.

Find out how your support can make a huge difference and change lives.