Touching lives: experiences of positive change

Sightsavers has been working in the Sundarbans for seven years and, until 2013, had supported the establishment of 2 eye hospitals and 2 vision centres.

The hospitals provide secondary level eye health care whereas the vision centres provide primary level care, including screening and provision of spectacles. Although these facilities are offering much needed services, they are however inadequate in meeting the huge demands in this under served and complex geographical area.

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Sharifan's story

“The spectacles corrected my near vision challenge, and for that, I am thankful to the team for their assistance and free-of-cost spectacles.”

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Chhote Lal's story

“This life-altering support was only possible due to the unwavering support of Sightsavers India and the team.”

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Selvamani's story

Meet Selvamani G, a remarkable 56-year-old woman defying stereotypes in the male-dominated truck driving industry.