Is Sightsavers a good charity?

Formerly recommended by GiveWell. A UK charity. GiveWell has in the past directed funding to its deworming work. We don't rate charities ourselves; we report what independent evaluators publish, with links so you can check.

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We last reviewed this charity's record on October 1, 2026. Evaluators update their figures, so check the linked sources before a large gift.

Formerly recommended by GiveWell · Deworming

Sightsavers

A UK charity. GiveWell has in the past directed funding to its deworming work.

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Is Sightsavers a good charity?: Formerly recommended by GiveWell. A UK charity. GiveWell has in the past directed funding to its deworming work. We don't rate charities ourselves; we report what independent evaluators publish, with links so you can check.
Is a donation to Sightsavers tax-deductible?: It is registered outside the United States, so U.S. tax rules may not apply. Please check with your tax advisor. Nothing here is tax advice.
Does Did it work? take a cut or get paid for listing this charity?: No. We don't take, hold or route donations, we don't charge charities, and no one can pay to change what we show.
How current is this?: We last reviewed this charity's record on October 1, 2026. Evaluators update their figures, so check the linked sources before a large gift.

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