Media
Light for the World in the media
We are proud to share coverage of our programmes and expert colleagues in media outlets worldwide. For media enquiries, please see the contact information at the bottom of this page. Check out our guide for tips on media reporting on disability.
The fight to cure South Sudan’s mysterious neurological disorder (25.03.2024)
The Guardian reported on nodding syndrome in South Sudan, including an interview with Sophia Mohammed, Country Director of Light for the World South Sudan.
Football Dreams & The Dinka Boys (28.03.2024)
Simon Madol, a Disability Inclusion Facilitator at Light for the World, told the story of blind football in South Sudan for Goal Click.
Empowering Teachers with Technology for Inclusive Learning: A Pilot Initiative in Burkina Faso (24.04.2024)
United Nations agency UNESCO published an article about a project with Light for the World to equip teachers with digital skills to support inclusive education for pupils with disabilities.
More media coverage
- Persistent Education Access Challenges for Disabled in South Sudan (22.02.2024) (Voice of America)
- Sitting Down With… Geoffrey Wabulembo, Medical Director, Eye Health and NTDs at Light for the World (31.01.2024) (The Ophthalmologist)
- ONG Light for the world : Six enfants handicapés reçoivent des kits de couture et de mécanique (22.12.2023) (Le Faso.net)
- Ugandan Director Mathew Nabwiso Seeks to Challenge Some of the Existing Narratives about People with Disability (15.12.2023) (Voice of America)
- Empower entrepreneurs with disabilities to boost economy, foster inclusivity (11.12.2023) (The Star Kenya)
- Why do deaf Africans struggle to access their rights? (22.09.2023) (DW)
- Why South Sudan Has Become A Focal Point For Blind Soccer Players (28.07.2023) (Forbes)
- Au Soudan du Sud, les débuts prometteurs du cécifoot (02.07.2023) (RFI)
Contact
For media enquiries, including interview requests, images and language guidelines, contact Robert Kidd.
