Tapiwa Mutsikira

Sightsavers is an international organisation working with governments and partners in more than 30 low and middle income countries across Africa and Asia to: tackle avoidable blindness and vision impairment, including cataract and refractive errors such as short-sightedness, treat and eliminate neglected tropical diseases, and, create a more equal world where people with disabilities can access health care, education and employment without discrimination As part of our mission to target inequality, Sightsavers leads the Inclusive Futures consortium. At Sightsavers, we protect sight. We eliminate diseases. We fight for equality. And with your support, we can do even more. Since our founding in 1950, upholding disability rights and promoting inclusion have been at the heart of our work. Together with our partners, funders, and donors, we advocate for everyone's right to education, employment, healthcare, and full participation in society, but there is more to do. Connect with our team at the conference to explore potential partnerships. Visit our booth: When? 1-3 April, 8.30am-5.30pm Where? B5 Attend our side events: Closing the gap – six principles for inclusive development When? Wednesday 2 April, 10.30-11.30am Where? Hall 4.2 Moderated by BBC journalist Paul Carter, this event will feature female OPD leaders from the Global South, consortium partners, and the UK government, exploring how donors, governments, and NGOs can adopt these principles to drive progress and ensure no one is left behind. ‘Youth Leadership Now’ – A call to action When? Thursday 3 April, 10:30 – 11:30 Where? Hall 7.3 Sightsavers’ Equal World campaign, in partnership with UNICEF and the International Disability Alliance, is platforming young people with disabilities to demand their rights and meaningful engagement in decision-making. The event will also showcase successful government collaborations with young people with disabilities, demonstrating how inclusion drives real change.