Research at Sightsavers
Our in-house experts carry out extensive research to ensure Sightsavers’ programmes are robust, efficient and effective.
What we do
Our research focuses on eye health, neglected tropical diseases, education and social inclusion. We use the evidence we generate to inform Sightsavers’ programmes in the countries where we work.
Our latest studies and publications
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DARE: A resilient education system for adolescent learners in Pakistan
This study will generate contextually grounded evidence on what resilient education means...
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Working with the media for the greater good
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Persons with disabilities’ voice and participation after being elected in local political office
This study will investigate how being elected to local political office impacts...
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Studies and publications
We run research studies worldwide to generate evidence for our programmes, and we contribute to the global knowledge base by publishing our results in peer-reviewed journals.
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RAAB surveys
Rapid assessments of avoidable blindness (RAABs) help us understand the scale and cause of visual impairment in a country or region, so we can target our eye health programmes effectively.
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Evidence gap maps
Evidence gap maps are a helpful visual tool to present available evidence and highlight gaps for future research, which can be used by academics, research institutions and policymakers.
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In-house research that’s making a difference
The goal of our research is to generate evidence that our programme teams can use to improve lives around the world. Sightsavers’ research strategy aims to integrate research into programmes at every stage, from design to implementation.
About our research approach