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Over the course of 13 editions of the marathon, more than 400 NGOs have successfully mobilized over INR 162 crore for a variety of causes across the nation.

March 2017

News / Eye health /

Sightsavers, a leading global development organization working in over 30 countries to combat avoidable blindness and promote equal opportunities for visually impaired announced its association with internationally acclaimed actor and director, Kabir Bedi as its brand ambassador at an event held today.

February 2017

News / Eye health /

A mega eye assessment camp at Amrit Nagar, Hazaribag marked the onset of Sightsavers’ Netra Vasant - Rural Eye Health Project in the region.

January 2017

News / Social inclusion /

Properly understood, reliable data is central to delivering equitable development. This is core to the way Sightsavers tries to carry out its mission to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with disabilities to be fully included within their communities and to equally benefit from their country’s national development process.

January 2017

Sightsavers chats up with RJ Chris of Radio One on World Disability Day

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Jatin Tiwari, Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships and Events, Sightsavers got chatting with RJ Chris of Radio One...

December 2016

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A string of events and celebrations took place in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and digitally across the country to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December...

December 2016

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Bike riders of different riding (biking) clubs of Bengaluru got together on a Sunday morning in a one-of-its kind initiative by Sightsavers...

November 2016

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Diabetes is a ticking bomb which is gradually engulfing a large populace in the country. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that India has 31.7 million diabetic subjects in the country...

November 2016

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With the release of a special cover by the India Post, Sightsavers commemorated its 50 years of successful achievements in India.

August 2016

News / Social inclusion /

About 600 delegates from all the key organisation and Hospitals engaged in Eye Care were present during the Conference. More than 10 papers were presented.

June 2016

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Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2017

Kabir Bedi named brand ambassador for Sightsavers

Sightsavers Netra Vasant – Rural Eye Health Project Makes Inroads in Hazaribag, Jharkhand

Sightsavers set to promote crucial role of data at world-first forum

Sightsavers chats up with RJ Chris of Radio One on World Disability Day

Sightsavers organises multi-state events to celebrate World Disability Day through Art, Sports, Photography and Eye Camps

Bike Riders of Bengaluru Join Hands with Sightsavers to Create Awareness on Eye Care for Children ~ A Visionary Ride ~

Sightsavers Celebrates World Diabetes Day in Bihar by Keeping an ‘Eye on Diabetes’

Special Cover Released by India Post on 50 Successful Years of Sightsavers in India

We’ve won an award for our work on disability data disaggregation in India!

Protecting sight and fighting for disability rights