Eye-coaching for partner clinics
Guaranteeing the quality of eye care provided by its partner clinics and reaching as many patients as possible are still the cornerstones of Light for the World’s work. Such ...
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.
eye clinics
consultations
surgeries
cataract surgeries
pairs of glasses
children go to school
Guaranteeing the quality of eye care provided by its partner clinics and reaching as many patients as possible are still the cornerstones of Light for the World’s work. Such ...
The building of the Mulami Muimpe eye clinic in Kananga is progressing on schedule. Building the clinic in Kananga is a sterling example of engineering prowess Light for the World ...
19-year-old Rwandese, Angélique Nyanzira, lives with her parents in the north of Rwanda, in the village of Nyakiriba, in the Burera district. She has three sisters and three brothe...
Give visual therapy
With 10 euro you give visual therapy to a child who has undergone cataract surgery like Angelique.
Give access to education
With 20 euro a child with visual impairment can go to school for a month, like Nathalie.
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.
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85% to PROJECT IMPLEMENTATIONTo programmes in DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania and awareness actions in Belgium |
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11% to FUNDRAISINGExpenses related to fundraising |
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4% to OPERATIONAL COSTSKept to an absolute minimum |