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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Prevalence and causes of blindness and visual impairment in Kogi State, Nigeria
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and causes...
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Understanding the role of gender in trichiasis case finding in Tanzania
We looked at the factors that result in female trichiasis (TT) case...
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Navigating the journey into formal employment for youth with disabilities in Bangladesh
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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