A doctor from Ethiopia in a white coat stands in a crowd and smiles at the camera. — Light for the World helps in Ethiopia © Ulrich Eigner

Our Organisation & Governance

About Us

Light for the World is a global development organisation. We empower people with disabilities and enable eye health services in low income countries. Over the last three decades we improved health systems, enabled education for all, and amplified the voices of people with disabilities.

Our Policies and Reports

Impact Report 2021

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Policy: Safeguarding

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Policy: Anti Corruption

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We plan our programmes sustainably and long term. Our Light for the World Strategy 2023 serves as a guide for all our decisions.

Meet Our Board

Light for the World is an independent non-profit association. Get to know the people behind our organisation.

Girls from Ethiopia in green school uniforms stand in front of a well and wash their hands. — Access to clean water, toilets and good hygiene practices prevents the spread of trachoma.

Structure of Light for the World

Learn more about our organisational structure and the legal framework of Light for the World.

Ein Licht für die Welt Mitarbeiter hilft dem jungen Jima John aus dem Südsudan bei seinen Hausaufgaben. Licht für die Welt betreut im Flüchtlingslager Mahad Menschen mit Behinderungen. — Jima John Labarach lives in Mahad IDP camp in South Sudan. He studies with his 17-year-old friend and tutor Akoi Mayen Kur. © Bullen Chol

Guidelines & Policies

Our policies guide our work in different areas.

Dr Abel Polaze looks through a device and examines a boy's eyes. — Dr Abel Polaze from Mozambique is an ophthalmologist and has already been able to perform many eye operations with the support of Light for the World. He examines the eyes of a boy. © Light for the World

Transparency

Learn how we ensure the correct use of financial resources.