Sightsavers

- Sightsavers works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care.

- We also support people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counselling and training. We help the people who need it most - those living in poverty in some of the world's poorest countries.

- For someone who is blind, the gift of sight is the greatest gift of all. We believe that sight is a basic human right, and that everyone - including those in the world's poorest countries - should have access to the treatment and eye care that they need.

- Our work is important because, as well as providing treatment that can help to restore sight, we also assist with the rehabilitation of those who are irreversibly blind - thereby helping them to make a better future for themselves.

- So, instead of adults who cannot support their families becoming helpless in their community, we work with our partners to teach them how to be productive.

- Although their future may still be hard, at least they will be better equipped to provide for themselves and their children. The effect of our work and your support will be seen for generations to come.