I realise that I am privileged compared to other people with a visual impairment. I had the chance to make my dreams come true. Peers in developing countries deserve the same opportunities.
Our top successes in 2019

12,583,000
Number of treatments given to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases

1,236,000
Number of people reached

68,000
Eye surgeries performed

45,000
Persons with disabilities who received rehabilitation

15,000
Livelihood and empowerment activities

14,000
Children with disabilities who received an education
Testimonials

Ronald Boef
Ambassador, top-10 blind golf players in the world

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.

Ronald McCallum
Vice-Chairperson of the UN-Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Sydney, Senior Australian for the Year 2011
I am truly honoured to be an Ambassador for LIGHT FOR THE WORLD. My concerns for persons with disabilities are that our human rights and inherent dignity are respected by all.