LIGHT FOR THE WORLD GIVES THEM A VIEW ON A BETTER FUTURE
More than 4,5 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are affected by a form of avoidable blindness.
Only ten percent of children with disabilities go to school.
Light for the World has been fighting against this injustice for more than 25 years. Together we give them a future of hope.
We make eye care accessible to everyone. Together with our experts and local partners, we support eye clinics, develop quality infrastructures and organise training for local staff.
Our education programme focuses on inclusive education: visually impaired pupils attend classes together with their seeing peers. We promote their integration and address the stigma of their disability.
AVERAGE ANNUAL RESULTS
9
eye clinics
270000
consultations
22000
surgeries
12000
cataract surgeries
28000
pairs of glasses
700
children go to school
WHEN EYES OPEN UP
Jaden’s courageous fight against eye cancer
Jaden is a two-year-old boy living in Ifakara, Tanzania. One day, his parents notice a whitish veil in the center of his right eye. "It was a strange glow that...
Belgian delegation visits Light for the World Tanzania
In February, a delegation from Light for the World Belgium undertook an inspiring trip to Tanzania to see the progress of the supported projects. Thanks to the generosity of our...
Inauguration of the Mulami Muimpe eye clinic
On 27th September 2023, Light for the World Belgium inaugurated a fifth eye clinic in Kananga, southern Congo with a musical ceremony. Staff from partner clinics in the DRC, major...
Dr Patrick Saillez, donor of Light for the World.
“My children and I would like to pay tribute to the impressive achievements of the Kabgayi Eye Unit.”
Give access to education
With 11 euro a child with visual impairment can go to school for a month, like Agnes.
Give sight to an adult
With 52 euros you offer cataract surgery to an adult, like Melanie.
Give sight to a child
With 150 euro, you can restore the sight of a child through cataract surgery, like Saidi.
LIGHT FOR THE WORLD MAKES SURE THAT THE MONEY GOES WHERE IT IS NEEDED
85% to PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
To programmes in DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania and awareness actions in Belgium
11% to FUNDRAISING
Expenses related to fundraising
4% to OPERATIONAL COSTS
Kept to an absolute minimum
