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It is estimated that 30 per cent of India’s poor reside in urban slums.

Approximately 10 per cent of our urban population is homeless, while 5 per cent of all urban slums are not recognised by the government. Thus, a substantially large number of these impoverished pockets do not receive any health, education or livelihood support from the government.

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This longstanding association within the healthcare sector has given Sightsavers a certain depth in understanding the requirements of Persons with disabilities.

Flarell Rose Caldeira, March 2023

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Recently, I had the chance to visit Katni District in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 52 districts in the state of Madhya Pradesh and one of the intervention districts of Sightsavers.

Deepshikha Sharma, February 2023

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To understand the prevalence of refractive error and other common eye problems among the fishing community in East Coast Road – Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

January 2023

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Saving sight, changing lives

It is estimated that 30 per cent of India’s poor reside in urban slums.

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"Communities, countries and ultimately the world, are only as strong as their women's health." - Michelle Obama.

Discovering the realities and transformational journey of people in Katni District

Eye Screening Camp launched by cricket legend, Krishnamachari Srikkanth in Chennai

Protecting sight and fighting for disability rights