An initiative by Sightsavers to create an inclusive and a more equal world for persons with disability

Protecting sight and fighting for disability rights since 1966, Sightsavers has launched ‘It Takes Two’ campaign which aims to change the world by ensuring a better life for people with visual impairment.

It Takes Two campaign is set to move forward in ensuring that no one goes blind unnecessarily. The campaign’s goal is to urge the corporate community to join Sightsavers in reducing the prevalence of blindness and ensuring the independence of persons with disabilities.

India has the world’s biggest population of blind people. That is over 8 million people. The majority of them reside in the country’s poorest areas, with limited or no access to even basic health care. Nearly half of visual impairment can be treated or prevented. Sightsavers’ work in India has supported the treatment of millions of people with eye disorders and brought eye services to some of the least serves areas of the country. Sightsavers India works in 8 states, 20 cities, enabling people with disabilities. Under its three core areas of work – eye health, social inclusion and inclusive education, Sightsavers has been reaching out to a life where it is most needed.

“Sightsavers has been committed towards rebuilding lives for five decades and creating a more equal world for people with visual impairment and other disabilities. Through this campaign, we are urging everyone to come forward and join us in giving back to the society by saving vision. After all, it takes two, us and you to change someone’s life for the better,” Sightsavers India CEO Mr RN Mohanty.