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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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August News Wrap: what Kenya’s e-waste sector can teach us about inclusive growth 

August 2026 News Wrap — our work, successes and impact 

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South Sudan blind football team captain Martin Ladu Paul touches the golden trophy from African Blind Football Championship. Next to him, also touching the trophy, are three women including the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports and vice president Rebecca Nyandeng.
South Sudan blind football team captain Martin Ladu Paul presents the trophy to the vice president. © Nema Juma / Light for the World
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02.02.2026

January News Wrap: South Sudan’s blind footballers meet vice-president 

January 2026 News Wrap — our work, successes and impact 

Floods after a cyclone hit Buzi, Mozambique in February 2020.
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23.01.2026

People with disabilities need urgent protection amid deadly Mozambique floods 

People with disabilities in Mozambique need urgent, inclusive humanitarian support in the wake of devastating floods that have killed more ...

A class of school children receive medication during a MDA campaign in Tigray, Ethiopia. A girl wearing a purple shirt holds out her hand to receive the tablets from a man in a white shirt and blue checked top. There are other children in the background wearing purple school uniforms, with green skirts.
A class of school children receive medication during a MDA campaign in Tigray, Ethiopia, together with the Tigray Regional Health Bureau and funded by The END Fund via the ARISE programme. An MDA involves administering medicines to community members for treatment of NTDs. © Blen Hagazi/Light for the World
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23.01.2026

4 things you need to know about trachoma – and why investing in NTDs matters

Trachoma causes blindness and visual impairment for nearly two million people globally. While many nations have eliminated the disease, it remains a public health problem in 30 countries, including ...

South Sudan players in white and blue kits celebrate as captain Martin Ladu Paul is presented with the championship trophy. Medals hang around their necks, players hold their hands aloft in celebration and everyone is smiling.
Champions — South Sudan lift the Blind Football African Championship Division 2 title. © Light for the World / Oxygen Media Studios
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08.12.2025

14 good news stories in 2025 

From championship-winning athletes to enterprising entrepreneurs, here are some of the year’s positive disability rights and eye health stories from Light for the World.   

A group photo of the Disability Inclusion Technical Team and the We Can Work Team Leads.
  • Economic Empowerment
02.12.2025

Inclusion is for everyone: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025  

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December is a global moment to celebrate diversity, shift mindsets, ...

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27.11.2025

November News Wrap: Ethiopia eye health campaign delivers over 500 surgeries 

November 2025 News Wrap — our work, successes and impact.

Three people are indoors against a plain wall with a wooden door on the left. Andreas Onea and Marion Lieser are standing side by side, while Tom Shakespeare is seated in a wheelchair in front of them. The floor is light-colored wood, and the setting appears to be a spacious room with neutral tones.
Andreas Onea, the new Chair of Light for the World's International Board of Trustees (left), Marion Lieser, CEO at Light for the World International, and Tom Shakespeare, the previous Board Chair. © Governance & Compliance/Light for the World
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24.11.2025

New leadership on Light for the World’s International Board 

Light for the World is pleased to announce changes to our International Board to support our mission to spark lasting ...

A woman stands in a field tending to lavendar. She is wearing a stylish green jacket, blue jeans and a white shirt. She has short red hair and wears sunglasses and earrings. She is smiling and clearly enjoying her work and standing in the sunshine. There are two greenhouses in the background.
Lydia Wanja, Horticulture Farmer, took part in Inclusive Futures InBusiness project in Kenya. She runs a successful farm. © Dennis Hombe / Light for the World
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12.11.2025

Four climate myths that need busting for disability inclusive climate action

From Kenya to South Sudan, inclusive climate action is transforming lives. As the world looks towards COP30, it’s time to ...

South Sudan players in white and blue kits lift the championship trophy high on the podium. Medals hang around their necks as confetti sprays in the air.
Champions — South Sudan lift the Blind Football African Championship Division 2 title. © Light for the World / Oxygen Media Studios
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30.10.2025

South Sudan secure historic blind football championship

South Sudan's national Blind Football Team have been crowned champions of the African Championship Division 2 after defeating hosts Uganda ...

A woman stands in an audience. She holds a microphone and is addressing someone at the front, out of the frame. Many people sit around her listening. She is wearing traditional dress, including a colorful necklace, headband and belt. The conference room has a large wooden paneled wall in the background, and light green table cloths. Everyone looks serious but interested.
IF closure Kenya Oct 2025 (1) © Dennis Hombe / Light for the World
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24.10.2025

October News Wrap: entrepreneurs with disabilities lead change in Kenya 

October 2025 News Wrap — our work, successes and impact.

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