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Honorary Brand Ambassador Kabir Bedi encourages truck drivers to get their eyes tested.
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“MISSION ROSHNI” launched by Sightsavers & Government of Madhya Pradesh to prevent Blindness in Jhabua.
“MISSION ROSHNI” launched by Sightsavers & Government of Madhya Pradesh to prevent Blindness in Jhabua.
Collaboration, capacity building & information exchange are the key elements to strengthen policy development on Disability Inclusion
The European Disability Forum along with Sightsavers India organized a webinar on ‘Strengthening EU-India partnership on Disability Inclusion in the Attainment of SDGs
Leaving No One Behind
On 1st July 2021, Sightsavers’ Judo Champion, Priya from Hoshangabad was invited to be the key speaker during a webinar on Advocacy for the vaccination of the vulnerable communities in India.
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RAAHI– Serving those that serve us
India is home to over 9 million truck drivers. Truck drivers play a significant role in transporting India’s freight; however their unorganised nature of work prohibits them to take their health issues seriously.
Rural Eye Health – An impact waiting to be achieved
India is home to the largest population of blind people in the world. Over 12 million people in India are blind, of which nearly 88% of the blindness was unavoidable.
Making education inclusive and accessible for blind children amidst lockdown
The tele-education model ensured inclusive learning even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lalita’s Story
Twenty-five-year old Lalita lives in Hazaribagh and has orthopaedic disability.
Sindhu’s Story
Sindhu is a Health Worker at Sightsavers’ partner, Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Bhanwar’s Story
Bhanwar Kanwar has been an Anganwadi helper for over 16 years in an Anganwadi Centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Furthermore, she is a member of Mahila Arogya Samiti (MAS).
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