Two women in wheelchairs sit next to each other under a tree. Both are wearing blue clothes and look at each other amusedly. — Burkina Faso © Gregor Kuntscher

Our Goal & Mission

In an inclusive society, there is a place for everyone. That’s what we work for.

A young Burkinabe woman whose arms end at the ellbows sits in her wheelchair which is pushed by a younger boy. Three other youths are in the background. — Inclusive vocational education strengthens social bonds between students with and without disabilities.

With your support we improve health systems in the poorest regions of the world, enable education for all, and amplify the voices of people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond. In short: we break down unjust barriers to unlock the potential in all of us!

Our commitment

A woman with a white, red and blue dress is sitting on a chair, raising her right hand on top of her right eye whilst smiling. Next to her there is a vision test with letters. Right in front of her there is a blurry hand wearing a white glove and pointing to the ceiling with the index finger. — © Paul Yabré

We save Eyesight

90% of people with vision loss can be helped

A Light for the World staff member accompanies two women on their way through a field. — Eye Operation(c) Manuel Ferrigato

How we work

We support people in the poorest regions of the world. Find out how we work and what we focus on.

Two children are looking at the camera. One child is holding a sign where — Shishu Sarothi 2017 India © Light for the World

We fight for Disability rights

We enable inclusive environments where everyone can fulfil their potential.