Sightsavers

Sightsavers and International Disability Alliance (IDA) join in $1 million partnership

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sightsavers has worked in a strategic and effective partnership with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) since 2013 – sharing expertise and resources to advance disability rights and the inclusion agenda. The two organisations have worked together to organise two Global Disability Summits, supported the development and growth of the Global Action on Disability (GLAD) Network, and jointly led major consortium initiatives to advance inclusion of persons with disabilities.

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  • GENEVA, Switzerland, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sightsavers has worked in a strategic and effective partnership with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) since 2013 sharing expertise and resources to advance disability rights and the inclusion agenda.
  • There is no question that for us, in IDA, this partnership with Sightsavers is a flagship partnership.
  • Sir Clive Jones, Chair of Sightsavers, said: "We simply could not do what we do without the partnership between Sightsavers and IDA.
  • Aliyah Esmail, International Disability Alliance, +41 (0) 79 848 7999, [email protected]
    Tessa Pope, Sightsavers, +44 (0)14 44 446 637, [email protected]

WALDO Announces the Acquisition of Placid0 Reinforcing Its Mission to Support Eye Health Overall

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

WALDO , the innovative eye care brand, today announces the acquisition of Placid0 and unveils details on EASY, an eye assessment system mobile application.

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  • WALDO , the innovative eye care brand, today announces the acquisition of Placid0 and unveils details on EASY, an eye assessment system mobile application.
  • Moshfeghi will also join WALDO as Chief Medical Advisor, along with Dr. Mark Blumenkranz, Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University.
  • The technology that Placid0 developed is a truly unique mobile platform to assess ocular conditions unlike others on the market.
  • This app-based connectivity strengthens WALDOs role within the eye care system, working closely with optometrists, eye doctors and in-store opticians.

Rainer Hughes raises over £41,000 in charity donations in partnership with Will Aid, becoming one of the highest donating firms in the country

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Friday, November 12, 2021

During this period, Rainer Hughes and Free Will Aid encourages everyone to have a professionally written Will and make donations to the partner charities.

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  • During this period, Rainer Hughes and Free Will Aid encourages everyone to have a professionally written Will and make donations to the partner charities.
  • The firm offers to donate their Will writing fee to these charities, while also providing free Wills for the needy.
  • The clients are encouraged to make these donations directly to Will Aid during this period.
  • Will Aid has also recognised Rainer Hughes as one of the highest donating firms in the UK.

Orbis Celebrates New Data Showing a 91% Reduction in Populations at Risk of Blinding Trachoma in Endemic Areas

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbis International commends progress towards eliminating trachoma as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced new data.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbis International commends progress towards eliminating trachoma as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced new data.
  • The four leading eye health organizations: Orbis, SightSavers, Fred Hollows Foundation, and CBM, have seen the urgency of blinding trachoma and agreed to tackle this issue together.
  • Orbis International, one of the leading non-profits fighting trachoma, has played a key role in this reduction.
  • In 2018 alone, Orbis distributed over 8.3 million doses of Zithromax and Tetracycline, antibiotics used to prevent and treat Trachoma.