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Mozambique has been hit by four cyclones in two years, destroying the livelihoods of many people. © Mango Sound
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Benson fixes a power socket extension. He is sitting at a green table, holding the extension in his left hand, the other hand holding a small screwdriver. He wears a navy fleece, has short dark hair, and smiles at the camera. There is a keyboard on the desk in front of him, and behind a green banner reads “PowerUp” and shows a graphic illustration of a smiling mobile phone with arms and legs.
Benson, a young deaf technician, relies on vibrations from speakers to determine whether sound systems are working. After joining the PowerUp Programme, he gained confidence in repairing phones, laptops, and sound systems through inclusive training supported by sign language interpretation © Light for the World Kenya
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A young boy is washing his hand from a water canister that is fixated on wood.
Child washing hands in Mozambique.
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30.03.2020

In the coronavirus crisis, people with disabilities face higher risks

Our motto at Light for the World and in this crisis: Protect the most vulnerable! We are committed to protecting ...

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Júlia Vasco is a nurse in the outskirts of Beira. She is worried she might spread COVID-19 to her four children.
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16.03.2020

Leaving no one behind during the COVID 19 outbreak

Too little medical care, a lack of information and few opportunities to wash hands are the biggest challenges many African ...

Yetnebersh Nigussie speaks into a microphone at a conference. She is wearing a blue blazer and a white T-shirt.
Yetnebersh Nigussie became World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. The Forum of Young Global Leaders is an independent non-profit foundation established by Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum. It brings together outstanding individuals for a five-year, personalized leadership program. Young Global Leaders lead governments and over 500 companies, are holders of Nobel Prizes and Academy Awards, and they serve as UN Special Ambassadors. © Light for the World
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10.03.2020

Yetnebersh Nigussie becomes a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

Today the World Economic Forum’s Forum of Young Global Leaders announced their class of 2020 includes Light for the World’s ...

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22.01.2020

Global eye health expert Dr. Wabulembo joins Light for the World

Light for the World is delighted to welcome Dr. Geoffrey Wabulembo as our new Medical Director for Eye Health and ...

A European Man in a grey T-Shirt sits in between young meen wearing green T-Shirts.
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11.06.2019

Being a Refugee with a Disability

An interview with Klaas Aikes, Light for the World Programme Coordinator about the situation of refugees with disabilities in South ...

A empty wheelchair is standing in the middle of the woods.
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05.06.2019

10 Facts You Need to Know About Climate Change

June 5th is World Environment Day, a day recognized by the United Nations to encourage awareness and action to protect ...

A group of six young individuals are playing basketball. One of them is passing the ball to the other person.
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11.04.2019

Paralympics: Sports as a tool for empowerment

It strengthens one's self-esteem as well as one's body and promotes understanding – sports for and with persons with disabilities. ...

An ophthalmologist is conducting a eye exam on an elderly woman. The woman is looking into the machine while the ophthalmologist is holding the machine and looking at the computer screen.
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12.03.2019

“Most people don’t know they have glaucoma”

Glaucoma specialist Fatima Kyari about why awareness for the eye disease is so important.

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Inclusive Education: A quick guide

Why Inclusive Education? Q & A, tutorial videos, and resources.

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06.04.2018

How to make healthcare truly inclusive

When does “healthcare for all” mean just that?

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