Sightsavers International

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Contact Details

URL: https://www.sightsavers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sightsaversUK
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sightsavers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sightsavers

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Founded

1950-01 London UK

History

Founded through joint action of British and Commonwealth Governments and the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB). Royal Charter of Incorporation (UK) 1990.

Aims

Prevent sight loss and avoidable blindness in some of the poorest parts of the world by treating conditions such as cataracts and fighting debilitating eye diseases; campaign for disability rights and promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities; work with governments and local communities to tackle the problems at the root of avoidable blindness and support people who need it.

Events

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Structure

Council.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals **

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 4: Quality EducationGOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 6: Clean Water and SanitationGOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

UIA Org ID

XF3167

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