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Damaged homes by cyclone in flooded waters.

Cyclone Idai: People with disabilities are especially vulnerable

On March 14th, 2019, cyclone Idai hit Mozambique. We are committed to supporting our local community partners to help people affected by the cyclone.

My 7 talking points from the World Economic Forum

Yetnebersh Nigussie reflects on what you need to know about the Davos world leader’s gathering if you want to drive disability inclusion forward.

The Silent Thief of Sight

For the first time, Light for the World systematically tackles the eye disease glaucoma with a new multi-country programme.

The Winners of the Her Abilities Award 2018

Find out about the winners of the Her Abilities Award, our initiative to honour women with disabilities.

Photo: Kadidiatou attends school together with her non-disabled peers. Credit: Emmanuel Kansié / Light for the World

Inclusive Education: A quick guide

Why Inclusive Education? Q & A, tutorial videos, and resources.

Photo: Selamawit and her mother, Zinabua, from Awassa. Credit: Light for the World

Community-Based Rehabilitation: A quick guide

Why Community-Based Rehabilitation? And how does it work?

2017: Six important figures at a glance

12,999,134

people received medication

1,319,784

number of persons reached

93,082

eye surgeries

33,904

children with disabilities reached in rehabilitation programmes

20,640

livelihood activities

9,062

children with disabilities receiving school education

News

“Most people don’t know they have glaucoma”

2019-12-03

Glaucoma specialist Fatima Kyari about why awareness for the eye disease is so important

Dance without barriers

2019-06-02

Light for the World, Lillis Ballroom and Zero Project invite to a very special evening side event alongside the international Zero Project Conference 2019 in Vienna.

World Economic Forum: Yetnebersh Nigussie promotes Disability Inclusion

2019-17-01

Yetnebersh Nigussie speaks about disability inclusion during the World Economic Forum from 22nd to 25th January.

A man interviewing a woman, who is smiling

A communication gap

2019-14-01

Our research "Communication Matters!" shows which obstacles persons with disabilities face in accessing public information and services in Cambodia.

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Testimonials

Henry Wanyoike

Paralympic Gold Medallist and World Record Holder (Kenya)

I love to make this world a better place together with LIGHT FOR THE WORLD. People with disabilities have a great role to play in any community. They should not wait but stand up and go for their dreams and talents.

Werner Huber

Donor Communication

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD works as a team at eye level, and gives meaning and great pleasure to many people.

Wouter Verboon

optometrist

What would thousands of people in developing countries be without LIGHT FOR THE WORLD reaching out to them with eye care, education and rehabilitation? I have seen myself how these people are discriminated and marginalised.