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Graphic with the heading "Meet our team attending". Event details read: 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE, 4 to 6 June 2026, Nairobi, Kenya. Below are three circular portrait photos with names and roles: Marion Lieser, Lucy Nyaga, Faith Maithya and Biruktayit​ Kefyalew.
Isaac Muhumuza, Electoral Observer and Inclusion Specialist, shares three tips for making elections accessible to people with disabilities. With elections approaching in several countries, we request officials to watch, reflect and plan for accessibility from the start. Voting is a right that belongs to everyone.
A first for South Sudan. The Disability Inclusive Resource Centre at the University of Juba is now open, and it is changing what is possible for students with disabilities in higher education.
alt="Deborah Achieng (left) and Maureen Thuku (right), both participants from Zetech University, stand together smiling and wearing white T-shirts co-branded with the Standard Chartered Foundation and Light for the World logos. A Light for the World Kenya banner is visible behind them."
A woman smiles and holds up a copy of the Light for the World Kenya Country Strategy 2026–2030. Behind her is a large screen displaying a photo collage of people supported by Light for the World Kenya's programmes, with the Light for the World logo and the word
Five people standing, wearing official attire and smiling in front of a panel that reads "Zero Project Conference". They hold an award certificate facing the camera. From left the persons are: Michael Fembek, H.E. Ms. Maimounata Ouattara, Lucy Nyaga, Tihanibie Ghislain Hien, Martin Essl.
In partnership with Join the “Youth with Disabilities as Changemakers” panel at Zero Project Conference featuring: #CommitToInclusion #ZeroCon26 Senior Expert, Disability Inclusion Light for the World International Ambrose Murangira (Moderator)
Meet us here: Youth with Disabilities as Changemakers 19 February 2026, 16:00 - 17:00 (CET) M2, M Building, United Nations Office at Vienna
A video on 4 things you need to know about trachoma and why investing in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) matters.
Promotional graphic for a panel discussion titled “Leaving no one behind in humanitarian action: Disability inclusion in emergencies.” The design features bold yellow highlights and the logo of Light for the World. On the right, there is a photo of a person using a hand-powered tricycle, carrying orange bags, in an outdoor setting with other people and brick buildings in the background. Event details include date, time, and location in Vienna, Austria, along with logos of supporting organisations: Global Responsibility, Zero Project, and International Partnerships Austria.
Composite photo of Dr Rediet Mesfin and Faustina Ning’a Cikanda, who have joined Light for the World as Senior Experts in Inclusive Education and Economic Empowerment respectively. Rediet is wearing a white dress and Faustina is wearing a brightly coloured zip-up top.
The winners of the We Can Work Storytelling competition in Uganda. On the left is Dr Rachael Kalinaki, in the middle Doreck Ankunda and on the right is Isaac Muhumuza. All three are dressed in bright colours and smiling.
Kedir Mohamed, a young Ethiopian boy sits smiling in a classroom while wearing a blue eye-testing frame used for vision screening. He wears a bright blue shirt over a pale green T-shirt. Behind him, the wall is painted yellow and blue, with hand-painted text in English that reads questions like 'What is your name?' and 'How old are you?' The boy appears happy and engaged during a school-based eye health screening.
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. There are chairs in the background.
A group of project participants from Burkina Faso and project staff join hands and smile. Some are sat in tricycles.
Alice Mbere, a Trainee Disability Inclusion Facilitator in Kenya, smiles while holding up a Disability Inclusion Advisory Service Resource Book. She is wearing a bright dress of red and blue.
Screenshot of Light for the World's international newsletter. Doreck Ankunda, wearing an orange and blue open shirt, is smiling at the camera. Below her photo is the text 'Changemaker: Doreck Ankunda.'
Duncan Mwirichia, a Kenyan man wearing blue overalls and holding a plant. Behind him are rows of green plants and trees. He is smiling.
Emmanuel Izere, Elizabeth Adams and Suhuyini Sulemana Seidu at the Global Disability Summit.
Screenshot of an article on child eye health in Mozambique from The New York Times.
Fatuma Mahamoud sits outdoors, smiling broadly. The background includes greenery and woven wooden panels. She is a mother of five who expanded her business after joining a Village Savings and Loan Association through the We Are Able! programme.
Relief efforts in Buzi, following Cyclone Eloise. Bags of food and bottles are arranged on a large red mat. There is a big truck in the background with more supplies. The distribution takes place outside, with several men and women in the background of the image sorting the relief packages.
Dr Yaméogo testing the eyes of a four-year-old patient using a machine. The patient's mother is holding her head gently.
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 up in celebration and everyone is smiling.
A group picture with participants of the IMPACT-BF programme in Burkina Faso. The picture shows women and men, laughing and holding each other's hands and raising them in the air. Some people are standing, while others are seated on tricycles or a motorbike.
Three people are indoors against a plain wall. A banner from Light for the World is next to them. It has a photo of two smiling women and the words "We create future". Andreas Onea and Marion Lieser are standing side by side, while Tom Shakespeare is seated in a wheelchair in front of Marion. The floor is light-coloured wood, and the setting appears to be a spacious room with neutral tones.
It is too expensive to be environmentally sustainable. Busted. Locally led disability inclusive solutions are cost-efficient, creative and adaptable. True.
Climate crisis myth busting
Banner showing South Sudan Blind Football team promotion for African Championship in Uganda, with players in action and logos.
South Sudan Blind Football team celebrates with dancing after winning African Championship Division 2.
South Sudan Blind Football players raise arms in celebration, holding national flag after historic victory.
South Sudan player in white and blue challenges Uganda defender for the ball during African Championship final.
Gold trophy with red and blue ribbons displayed for winners of African Blind Football Championship Division 2.
South Sudan Blind Football player in white and blue lifts arms while interacting with team staff on the pitch.
South Sudan player in white and blue raises arms in celebration near the goal during Blind Football match.
South Sudan player in white and blue attempts a shot near goal as Uganda defenders and goalkeeper block.
South Sudan players in white and blue contest the ball with Uganda players in black and red during Blind Football.
Doreck Ankunda smiling with her arms crossed.
A person wearing a brightly coloured patterned shirt stands outdoors with greenery in the background, holding both hands up with fingers pointing. Overlaid text in bold black letters on a yellow banner reads: “Subscribe to our newsletter.”
A blurred background with greenery and a person wearing a colourful patterned shirt. Overlaid text in bold black letters on a yellow banner reads: “Coming soon:”. Below it, another yellow banner with black text says: “Stories that spark change.”
A bright yellow background featuring four paediatric ophthalmologists wearing professional attire, including white coats and a striped shirt. Overlaid text in bold black letters on a yellow banner reads: “Pioneers of child eye health.” In the top-right corner, there is the Light for the World logo.
Dr Rebecca Lusobya is a paediatric ophthalmologist at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. She wears a white doctor's coat and is lookng at the camera.
Dr Yaméogo testing the eyes of a four-year-old patient using a tool and a smartphone with the picture of a blue butterfly.
A healthcare professional in a white coat and gloves gently removes an eye patch from a seated patient in a brightly lit clinic corridor.
Moses on his new tricycle surrounded by his classmates. Moses has his arm raised and is smiling. His classmates are also smiling.
Beatrice, a teacher practising signs in front of a blackboard in her class at RNTTI.
Peter Kachinga, a Disability Inclusion Facilitator, delivers training for student teachers in a classroom.
Alex, a student teacher, practises signs in front of a blackboard in a classroom at RNTTI.
Jacqueline Bungart, Senior Expert for Humanitarian Action at Light for the World, wearing a yellow “Licht für die Welt” t- shirt, speaks into a microphone while holding a paper with the same logo. Behind them is a banner showing a child with walking aids and the logo. A building with windows is visible in the background.
A group of cyclists rides across a bridge under a clear blue sky. They wear shirts in red, green, and yellow. Tall streetlights line the bridge, and the cityscape of Vienna, Austria, is visible in the background.
Hilton Nyambua runs Duma Fresh Enterprises, a business selling soaps and detergents in Buruburu, Nairobi. He started the business in 2019 with a vision to fill a gap for quality products at affordable prices. “The top tip I can give to entrepreneurs with disabilities is to do their research first, before venturing into business,” he says. “There are so many businesses out there, but they first have to do their research nicely because without research, you can end up starting something and it becomes a failure.”
Anthony Maina recommends taking time to understand each step that is needed to grow a successful enterprise. Anthony runs a garage for motorcycle spare parts in Githurai, Nairobi. He founded the business in 2017 after seeing a gap in the market for a business to repair and service a growing number of motorcycles.
Hilton Nyambua, who runs Duma Fresh Enterprises, showing two of his products. He is smiling and holding them out to the camera.
Light for the World's Annual Report 2024
David Liep, a South Sudanese refugee returnee with a visual impairment, at Mangaten camp in Juba, South Sudan. David is wearing a buttoned, light blue shirt and dark glasses. He is sat in front of a temporary structure in Mangaten, made from metal sheets and plastic tarps.
The front cover of a report. The text reads "Breaking down barriers to inclusion: tackling disability stigma. Lessons from Inclusive Futures, 2025". There is a colourful graphic of a group of women with different disabilities. Sightsavers, Inclusive Futures and UK Aid logos are shown.
The image shows a book with a woman performing an eye examination. The book is Light for the World's new Eye Health Policy Brief and reads "we are committed to creating a world where people with eye conditions can fully exercise their rights".
The image shows a book with a picture of a group of people playing basketball in wheelchairs. The book is Light for the World's Disability Rights Policy Brief. It reads: "we are committed to creating a world where people with disabilities can fully exercise their rights."
Composite photo of Dr Rediet Mesfin and Faustina Ning’a Cikanda, who have joined Light for the World as Senior Experts in Inclusive Education and Economic Empowerment respectively. Rediet is wearing a white dress and Faustina is wearing a brightly-coloured zip-up top. Both are smiling at the camera.