Is Sightsavers a genuine charity?
Sightsavers has topped a list of health non-profits that make the most impact on people’s lives, compiled by charity evaluator ImpactMatters. ImpactMatters awarded Sightsavers a five-star rating for cost-effectiveness – the highest score available.
What countries do Sightsavers work in?
Our work focuses on low and middle income countries in Africa and Asia. In 2020 we carried out more than six million eye examinations across the countries where we work, and distributed more than 42 million treatments to prevent and treat debilitating diseases.
What percentage of donations go to Sightsavers?
91%
For every $1 we receive, including donated supplies, 91% goes on our vital charity work. The remainder helps us grow awareness and our funding.
Who runs Sightsavers charity?
Dr Caroline Harper has been chief executive of Sightsavers since 2005. She started her career in the gas business, working for British Gas and then Hess Corporation, before setting up her own company specialising in the turnaround and sale of energy companies.
Is Sightsavers a UK charity?
What is Sightsavers’ registered name and charity number? We are registered with the Charity Commission as Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind, but our working name is Sightsavers.
How much does Sightsavers cost?
We recorded our highest ever income in 2019: a total of £341 million, and non-gift-in-kind income surpassed £100m for the first time.
Is Sightsavers India fake?
Sightsavers in India has been accredited by the ‘Credibility Alliance’ for adhering to all the desired good practices in the NGO governance and management space. Please click here to view the accreditation certificate.
What health issues do Sightsavers tackle?
Sightsavers works in more than 30 countries in Africa and Asia to prevent avoidable blindness. We diagnose and treat eye conditions such as cataracts and refractive error. We also distribute medication to protect people from blinding diseases such as trachoma and river blindness.
How do I donate to sightsavers?
Thank you for wanting to donate to Sightsavers! There are lots of ways to make a one-off donation: Online via our donation page. Call us on +44(0)800 089 2020 (our lines our open seven days a week, 8am-10pm)
What are sightsavers?
Sightsavers works in more than 30 countries to prevent avoidable blindness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities. We treat eye conditions such as cataracts and tackle debilitating diseases, many of which cause sight loss.
Was trachoma eliminated?
Trachoma elimination has already been achieved in countries including Ghana, Oman, Morocco and Mexico, meaning millions of people no longer live with the pain, suffering and blindness it can cause. Yet there are still 44 countries that count trachoma as a public health problem.
Is trachoma in the UK?
In the UK about 2,578 cases of Trachoma are reported in humans each year. Almost 15% of the UK population is infected with Trachoma an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.In the early stages of trachoma, treatment with antibiotics alone may be enough to eliminate the infection.
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