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Image of three women who participated in the project: Overcoming Barriers to Food Security: A photo narrative by people with disabilities. The woman in the middle of the three holds a camera.
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

Several people, including Light for the World staff stand in front of a Light for the World banner smiling to celebrate the launch of We Can Work, one of the good news stories of 2023.
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

Image of two girls with food kits received as part of the emergency education project in Kossi.
  • Inclusive Education
  • Humanitarian Action

Conflict-displaced pupils in Burkina Faso get chance to continue education

Image of Nadège, a student in a classroom in Burkina Faso, using an Evo10 Daisy recorder/player to record lessons and later transcribe them to braille. She wants to become a journalist.
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 smiles outside, surrounded by greenery, wearing a patterned blue scarf and holding a mobility aid.
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

Image of two graduates from the Employable programme in front of a Light for the World banner. On the right is Brian Ngugi, who studies Building Technology at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind in Kenya.
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

Image of Nyakhan James, a one-year-old refugee with hydrocephalus, being held by her aunt Elizabeth Nyaper.
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.
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 displays crops for sale in Uganda
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

An image of Zehara Mohamed Ali, a trader with a disability, who has benefitted from a VSLA loan.
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