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Light for the World
Formation
1988, Vienna, Austria
Type
Non-governmental organization
Purpose
International development, blindness prevention, disability rights, community based rehabilitation, inclusive education
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
International Disability and Development Consortium, The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, CONCORD
CEO
Marion Lieser
Budget
€21.95 million (2019)
Staff
~200
Website
www.light-for-the-world.org
Light for the World is an international disability and development NGO aiming at an inclusive society. The organisation currently supports projects in Sub-Saharan Africa — including: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Sudan and Uganda[1] dedicated to the restoration of eyesight, prevention of blindness, rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, inclusive education and promotion of their human rights.[2]
^"Project Countries & Approach - Light for the World International". Retrieved 2023-07-27.
^Dark and Light Journaal, 22 April 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
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