Category: Mandate A project focused on identifying barriers and solutions to food security in Uganda asked people with disabilities to document their findings through photography. © Light for the World Economic Empowerment Food security: people with disabilities in Uganda share barriers and solutions through photography Light for the World and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered to enable young people with disabilities to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030 through the “We Can Work” programme. We will work closely with the African Disability Forum, and national OPDs in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. Economic Empowerment Light For the World and Mastercard Foundation Partner to Enable Youth Employment for Young Africans with Disabilities Inclusive Education Humanitarian Action Conflict-displaced pupils in Burkina Faso get chance to continue education Nadège, a student in Burkina Faso, uses an Evo10 Daisy recorder/player to record lessons and later transcribe them to braille. She wants to become a journalist. Inclusive Education 2023 GEM Report: How can technology support inclusive education? Lucy Nkatha is the founder of Kiengu Women Challenged to Challenge, an Organisation of Women with Disabilities who advocate for the rights of women and girls with disabilities and freedom from sexual and gender-based violence. She is photographed here in Kiengu village, at one of her advocacy training sessions. Disability Rights Eight ways to make sure women and girls with disabilities are not left behind More than 100 students recently graduated from the Employable programme run by Light for the World, including Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind student Brian Ngugi. Economic Empowerment General How students with disabilities become ‘EmployABLE’ in Kenya Light for the World organised medical referrals and rehabilitation for South Sudanese returnees like Nyakhan James, held here by aunt Elizabeth Nyaper. © Light for the World. Humanitarian Action Latest Sudan conflict: the impact on refugees with disabilities A mentorships forum took place at the Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind in Kenya as part of the EmployAble programme. The programme aims to enable economic empowerment. During the session students learned skills on how to create CVs and write successful job applications. Disability Rights What is COSP and why does it matter? Grace received funding from Light For the World through the Make 12.4% Work programme in Uganda, which promoted disability inclusive employment throughout the country, including through sustainable agricultural practices. She used the funds to venture into selling vegetables and maize. The returns from selling these foodstuffs have helped her provide for her family. Humanitarian Action An inclusive response to the climate emergency Zehara Mohamed Ali, a trader with a disability, was able to re-start her business after receiving a VSLA loan. © Light for the World. General Economic Empowerment Humanitarian Action Combining emergency response with lasting resilience in Ethiopia