Train a rehab worker

€181

For everyone that loses their sight, it's an individual tragedy, but for someone in the developing world it can be catastrophic as sight loss can take away their means of survival too.

That's why our rehabilitation workers are so vital. They work closely with people who are irreversibly blind to help them regain their independence and confidence.

This can include mobility training, cooking, recognising everyday objects such as banknote values and even help with setting up and managing a small business.

The work of a rehab worker can literally turn someone's life around.

This gift can help train a rehab worker to work with people and give them back their independence.

"It makes me happy to see people have their sight restored, but working with blind people makes me happy too" 46-year-old rehabilitation worker, Chandrika, from India

27-year-old Rekha, from Bangladesh, has been blind since birth.

A rehabilitation worker from a local Sightsavers partner met with Rekha in her home and taught her mobility and daily living skills.

Rekha’s confidence has grown and she is much more independent.

Rekha has become the chairwoman of a self help group which she set up with the help of Sightsavers’ partners.

The group has nine members who are either visually or hearing impaired.

Thanks to her rehabilitation she is now able to develop her talent in music and now sings at folk festivals around the country.

"The rehabilitation worker changed my life as I am now able to move around freely and support myself financially," says Rekha