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Education is a Human Right

Inclusion delivers

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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.

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 Director of Advocacy and Rights Yetnebersh Nigussie.

Women with tricycles - Credit: Gregor Kuntscher

Happy Women’s Day

Light for the World joins people around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day.

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

Benita Ferrero-Waldner

Former Commissioner of the European Union, President of EU-LAC Foundation (Austria)

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD shows a remarkable vision of an inclusive world in which we are all able to live a life of health and dignity.

Emmanuel Sawadogo

Eye Health Programme Officer, Burkina Faso

I believe that everyone has a contribution to make to the welfare of all and towards a just and inclusive society. Working with LIGHT FOR THE WORLD is being part of a winning team.