Rankin teamed up with five extraordinarily talented make-up artists for Sightsavers International to draw attention to the fact that women account for two thirds of the world's blind.

Make-up artist: Ayami

"Eyes sometimes say more than the words. Women in developing countries don't have the voice that we do to talk about health problems like loss of sight."

Make-up artist: Eli Wakamatsu

"Women account for three quarters of people with cataracts in Africa and Asia. Sight-restoring cataract operations cost as little as $10. "

Make-up artist: Linda Ohrstrom

More than 85% of advanced trachoma sufferers are women.

Make-up artist: Caroline Saulnier

Make-up artist Michelle Campbell.

This photo represents trachoma, a blinding disease spread that is spread by flies which flock to the eyes. It is significantly more common in women than men and is one of the biggest reasons women go blind in the developing world.



The cost of mascara can save someone's sight. Think about it.

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