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Hadiza looks into the camera, she is wearing a pair of purple glasses.

Our Work in Nigeria

Nigeria has one of the largest economies in Africa, yet millions of people still face extreme poverty and limited access to basic healthcare. People with disabilities are among the most affected, often struggling to access medical treatment, education, and employment opportunities.

Together, with our partners, we are working to provide inclusive healthcare, and make sight-saving care accessible to those who otherwise would not be able to afford it.

What we do in Nigeria

We have been working in Nigeria since 1968, partnering with local organisations to prevent blindness, promote disability inclusion, and strengthen healthcare services. Our work includes tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), providing sight-saving treatments, and supporting women affected by obstetric fistula. By supporting people in Nigeria’s poorest communities, we can help break the cycle of poverty and disability.

We take a comprehensive approach to disability inclusion, working alongside local partners to provide medical care, support livelihoods, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Whether delivering cataract surgeries, improving healthcare systems, or challenging stigma, our goal is to create inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.

Dorothy going to fetch water from an outside tap
24 million
people affected by vision loss in Nigeria.

Our work in Nigeria

Together with our local partners, we:

  • Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives.
  • Improve access to eye care and healthcare services to prevent and treat conditions leading to disability.
  • Provide people with disabilities with livelihood skills and training and essential tools.
  • Support people with mental health conditions to promote well-being and inclusion.
  • Challenge stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities.
A woman, wearing a blue headscarf, bends over to wash the face of a boy sufering from an NTD .
Sauban is sat with an eye patch on.

“I can now see very well with my two eyes, when I get back to school I will no longer sit close to the chalkboard. I want to study hard and join the army when I grow up.”

Sauban, age 10, Nigeria

Support our work in Nigeria

Your generous donation to our charity can make a world of difference to people living with disabilities in Nigeria. With your support, we can protect people from infectious diseases, improve eye care and healthcare services, and create education and employment opportunities so people with disabilities can thrive.

Donations from individuals, corporate partnerships, charitable foundations, and legacy gifts are vital in funding our programmes. We also work closely with governments, institutions, and development organisations to strengthen healthcare systems, improve disability inclusion, and drive lasting change.

By donating today, you can help build a more inclusive Nigeria where no one is left behind.

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Hadiza, looks off to the side. She is wearing a pair of purple glasses.