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Six people are outside, in a red clay field. There are green tress in the distance. They are testing out adapted farming equipment, a woman sits on a machine with wheels. — A group of people test out an adapted farming tool developed in an AgriLab

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Ambrose Murangira stands smiling in front of a Light for the World sign — Ambrose Murangira spoke at COP28 about making the green transition inclusive of people with disabilities.

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Ways to communicate with a Deaf person: 5 top tips

A female trainer stands and shares learnings with the programme participants. She wears glasses, a light blue dress, and holds note books in her hands. Her expression is engaging. — A trainer provides input on core life skills during a session of the We Can Work Academy. © Light for the World

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A blue sign with white words reading “Voter parking only” and a white symbol of a wheelchair user. The sign is from an election in Minnesota, United States. — A sign for voters with disabilities. © Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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Equal access in elections: 5 ways to ensure people with disabilities can vote

A woman sits to the right of a sign for a — Milat Berhanu is an ophthalmic nurse. She was one of the participants in the TT surgeon certification training and the disability awareness and inclusion training in Tigray.

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David Ndungu stands next to Peris and Stanley, both members of United Disabled People of Laikipia group. David is in the middle wearing a yellow Light for the World t-shirt and hat. A woman on his left wears a long light blue coat and skirt, and a white head scarf. The man on the right wears a pale shirt and dark trousers. The stand outside in front of bright blue walls. — David Ndungu stands next to Peris and Stanley, both members of United Disabled People of Laikipia group.

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Restoring ecosystems: six approaches for disability inclusive climate action

A Disability Inclusion Advisor from Light for the World in Mozambique being interviewed by a local TV station. The DIF is a woman who uses a wheelchair. — A Disability Inclusion Advisor in Mozambique being interviewed by a local TV station. © Mango Sound/Light for the World.

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How to report on disability: 6 tips for journalists

Several people from OPDs in South Sudan stand on stage, celebrating and dancing. Many wave crutches in the air. — OPDs celebrate the signing of the UNCRPD in South Sudan

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Leading national disability inclusion: OPDs in South Sudan

Image of Stanley Mutuma, a renowned disability rights activist and lawyer who has joined Light for the World’s international board. Stanley is wearing a pink and grey top and sat on a wooden bench. — Stanley Mutuma, a renowned disability rights activist and lawyer, has joined Light for the World’s international board. © Natalie Plhak/Light for the World

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Disability activist and lawyer Stanley Mutuma joins Light for the World

Teresa laughs outside, with 8 of her friends standing behind her. She sits in a wheelchair and holds her schoolbags and pencils. — Teresa Jordão is 15 years old and lives in Mafarinha in Mozambique. Physical rehabilitation, supported by Light for the World, has greatly improved Teresa’s mobility. Her father, Jordão Vinte, believes that it is truly important to invest in and ensure an inclusive environment at school, so that all children with disabilities can learn equally.

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