We work for positive change for blind and partially sighted people throughout the world.
RNIB does not provide direct support for people living outside of the UK.
Shopping with RNIB
Our online shop can only be used for purchases delivered to the UK. For international orders and deliveries call +44 (0) 1733 37 54 00 or email exports@rnib.org.uk.
Library service
We have the largest specialist library in the UK for readers with sight loss. For readers outside the UK we offer:
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braille for loan, including music - unfortunately Giant Print and Talking Books can't be loaned to readers outside of the UK.
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accessible books for sale from the online shop (where export is permitted).
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magazines when joining the library: Read On magazine New books magazine.
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vocational and leisure magazines - pay by banker's draft, direct transfer or by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only).
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book lists to help you find that book you really want, especially when you don't know what it is yet!
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BookTalk forum.
The library also works closely with international organisations through:
Financial support
We are not able to offer grants or funding to people who are not resident in the United Kingdom.
Working for us
If you want to apply for a job with us you must have eligibility to work in the UK.
Volunteering with us
You don't need to hold a British Passport to volunteer with us but you do need to be resident in the UK.
Campaigning in Europe and worldwide
RNIB Europe and worldwide campaigns make sure that the interests of blind and partially sighted people in the UK are considered in EU and international decisions.
Books without Borders - copyright law stops us from sharing files internationally. In 2010 we negotiated and signed a deal with publishers to provide more accessible books across the EU. We led lobbying which achieved agreement from World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)member countries to negotiate an international law in 2011.
Register with the website
Anyone can register with the website, regardless of where in the world you live. Once registered, you can use our discussion boards, add to our events listings and find new friends through our WebPals service.
International partnerships
We work with international partners to strengthen services for blind and partially sighted people in the UK and support our goal of ending the isolation of sight loss worldwide. Our partners include:
For further information about our international partnerships please call Pete Osborne, Head of International Partnerships and Development, on 00 44 7825 86 57 53.