Sightsavers is an international organisation that works with partners in over 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness, and fights for the rights and needs of people who are visually impaired or blind.
In India since 1966
Sightsavers’ work in India has enabled thousands of people to lead lives of independence and dignity. We have been working with local partners to strengthen organisations and communities, and have supported the treatment of millions of people with eye disorders. We have educated, counseled, trained and rehabilitated people who are visually impaired or blind, and helped extend the reach of eye services to the least served areas of India.
As a part of the Government of Odisha’s initiative to promote self-reliance and economic independence among the visually-impaired women of the Gajapati district, a Sanitary Napkin Unit has been proposed to be set up. This unit will be operated and marketed by the self-help group members of &l... (more)
