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Image of Abel Nelson Manuel, a seven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, looking at a book in a classroom. Abel received rehabilitation from AMAVIDA, a local partner of Light for the World in Mozambique. In an example of inclusive education, he now attends school and learns with other children his age. Copyright for the photo is Ulrich Eigner / Light for the World
Abel Nelson Manuel, a seven-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy, received rehabilitation from AMAVIDA, a local partner of Light for the World in Mozambique. In an example of inclusive education, he now attends school and learns with other children his age. © Ulrich Eigner / Light for the World
Our Work / Disability Inclusion / Inclusive Education

Inclusive Education

Our Work

Light for the World is committed to inclusive education, ensuring all children, especially those with disabilities, can learn and flourish.

We aim to improve learning outcomes and life chances for children and youth with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Wilsa Chitato Manuel, a 20-year-old woman from Mozambique, sits in a classroom and smiles at the camera. An open textbook is in her lap. She sits in a classroom and chairs cover the space in the background.
Wilsa Chitato Manuel dreams of becoming a geography teacher or radio presenter. © Vanessa dos Santos / Light for the World

Key Priorities

  • Targeted support: Providing rehabilitation and assistive devices for learners with disabilities.
  • Inclusive play: Using child-centred design to address barriers to play and learning.
  • Capacity development: Offering technical support to governments and education actors.
  • Advocacy: Campaigning for increased investment in disability-responsive education.
  • Education in emergencies: Supporting education during crises to ensure inclusion.

Achievements (2018-2023)

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28,700

students with disabilities reached in 9 countries

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2,149

students provided with assistive devices

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40,000+

teachers, government staff, and community workers trained

Our ongoing projects include:

PROJECT / DATESDONOR / PARTNERIMPACT
Multi-Year Resilience Programme for South Sudan 2023 – 2026ECW, GPEStrengthened linkages with OPDs, provided assistive devices.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2023-2030Mastercard FoundationSupported higher education institutions to enrol youth with disabilities.

More information on Inclusive Education

Policy: Disability Inclusive Education

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Capacity Statement: Inclusive Education

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(L-R) Augustino Wudu Chairperson of South Sudan Union of Persons with Disabilities, Lothar Jaschke, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to South Sudan, Omot Okony, Undersecretary in the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Lucy Nyaga, International Director of Programmes at Light for the World and Professor John Aketch, Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba, at the opening of the Inclusive Resource Centre. © Nema Juma / Light for the World
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