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Education is a Human Right

Inclusion delivers

Where we work

Let’s make global action on the climate crisis disability-inclusive

World Environment Day is an opportunity to spotlight people with disabilities who are amongst the worst affected by climate change.

COVID-19 cases confirmed in South Sudan

Light for the World’s Sophia Mohammed reacts to news of COVID-19 in South Sudan: “what happens next will be crucial”

Rupert Roniger, CEO (c) Light for the World

Responding to the unprecedented – Light for the World and ‘COVID-19’

COVID-19 is a challenge on an unprecedented scale. In this Q&A session Rupert Roniger, CEO, provides insights into Light for the World’s own response strategy.

Farewell Q&A with Yetnerbersh Nigussie

After four amazing and successful years at Light for the World, Yeti takes on a new challenge. Here is a review, but above all a view into the future.

Coronavirus reaches Africa

The coronavirus has reached Africa. The next few weeks are crucial to tens of thousands of lives.

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 those who are most at risk as the virus spreads rapidly in our part of the world and threatens countries in Africa where we work.

2018: Six important figures at a glance

16,286,999

Number of treatments given to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases

1,209,978

Number of people reached

89,280

Eye surgeries performed

Persons with disabilities who received rehab wheelchair icon

34,696

Persons with disabilities who received rehabilitation

24,212

Livelihood and empowerment activities

12,953

Children with disabilities who received an education

Testimonials

Martin Ledolter

CEO Austrian Development Agency

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD has been instrumental in establishing and promoting inclusion as an integral part of development cooperation.

Haile Gebrselassie

Olympic Gold Medallist and quadruple World Champion

As Goodwill Ambassador of LIGHT FOR THE WORLD, it seems crucial to me that persons with disabilities should move from the margins of society to its center and enjoy equal rights in all areas of life.

Ronald McCallum

Vice-Chairperson of the UN-Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Sydney, Senior Australian for the Year 2011. (Australia)

I am truly honoured to be an Ambassador for LIGHT FOR THE WORLD. My concerns for persons with disabilities are that our human rights and inherent dignity are respected by all.