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Our Goal & Mission

24. September 2021
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Sparking lasting change on eye health and disability rights

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At Light for the World, we believe in a world where people with eye conditions and disabilities can fully exercise their rights to health, education, work, and protection in emergencies.

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We save eyesight

90% of vision loss can be prevented or treated

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How we work

Find out about our partner-centred approach and theory of change.

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A woman takes part in a Cyclone Simulation exercise in Buzi, Mozambique as part of the ICDP project, funded by Austrian Development Agency. Gender is mainstreamed throughout the project, ensuring that women and girls with disabilities are included in creating emergency response plans to climate-related disasters. She is wearing an bright orange hat and vest, and is using a megaphone. She's standing outside in front of some vegetation.
We fight for inclusion

Breaking down barriers so everyone can thrive.

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