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Ein Licht für die Welt Mitarbeiter begleitet zwei Frauen auf dem Weg durch ein gründes Feld.
Ein Licht für die Welt Mitarbeiter begleitet zwei Frauen auf dem Weg durch ein grünes Feld.

Since 1989, we have been working with partners to expand access to eye care services, saving eyesight for many people. In addition, we are committed to fighting tropical diseases that affect disproportionately affect people in low-income countries.

An elderly woman who has just had an operation sits smiling in front of a red wall and looks directly into the camera. She is wearing beige linen clothes with dark green ornaments.
Ethiopia 2015 © Light for the World
Saving Eyesight worldwide

Vision loss is linked to socioeconomic disadvantage. Poor vision contributes to inequalities for marginalised and socially disadvantaged populations. 90% of ...

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A boy from Ethiopia holds out both hands to get pink pills against the infectious eye disease trachoma. Behind him are other children waiting in line.
In the early stages of the infectious disease trachoma, the infection can be treated with antibiotics. 2018 Ethiopia © Light for the World
Neglected Tropical Eye Diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than one billion people globally. Predominantly found in lower-income regions and conflict areas, people ...

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