Sightsavers stories

Sarita's story

19-year-old Sarita is visually impaired and belongs to Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. In 2014, Sarita was given Braille and ICT Based training under Sightsavers’ Inclusive Education Programme. She later participated in a Self- Defence Instructor Training organised by Sightsavers which would eventually transform her life.

In 2018, Sarita participated at the 6th National Blind and Deaf Judo Championship and she returned with the Bronze Medal. A year later, she won Silver Medal at the 7th National Blind Judo Championship.

Playing for India was a dream for Sarita since she started to learn Judo. This dream turned into reality when Sarita made everyone proud by winning Bronze Medal at the 2019 Commonwealth Judo Championship for Visually Impaired in Walsall West Midlands, England.

Find out more about our work

Sightsavers and social inclusion

Find out more about our work

Sightsavers stories

Geetanjali & Tanisha’s Story

Geetanjali (13) and Tanisha (9) are sisters from Rajgarh whose lives were quietly being shaped by an undiagnosed vision problem.

Sightsavers stories

Dilip's story

At 66, Dilip Pal from Ia small Village in Indore was known for his active role in the family. Living with his youngest son, his only child still at home, Dilip was a constant source of support.

Sightsavers stories

Sampatti's story

In a small settlement in Alwar’s Ramgarh block, 76-year-old Sampatti was slowly losing her vision.