# Sightsavers to receive $800k grant provided they can match it

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/07/17/sightsavers-receive-800k-grant-provided-they-can-match-it/
- Published: 2013-07-17T12:44:56+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Sightsavers International, Inc has been awarded a grant of $880,000 from the Conrad
N. Hilton Foundation to assist the government of Mali achieve the elimination of
trachoma by 2015.

As part of the grant agreement, [Sightsavers](http://www.sightsavers.org) will have
to raise additional funds and match the Foundation's grant dollar for dollar.

The work will focus on addressing the backlog of trichiasis trachomatous (TT) cases–
where eyelashes have turned in and rub on the eyeball, requiring urgent surgery 
to prevent blindness.

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[The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation](http://www.hiltonfoundation.org), created in 1944
by the hotel chain founder and businessman, has traditionally supported Helen Keller
International (HKI) and the Carter Centre (TCC) in Mali. Sightsavers International
will be working with them as part of the project.

Dr. Shaheen Kassim-Lakha, Director, International Programs at the Conrad N. Hilton
Foundation, said: "Sightsavers is a welcome addition to our partnership in West 
Africa that is working hard to meet the Vision 2020 target of eliminating trachoma
in Mali."

 

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