LIGHT FOR THE WORLD GIVES SIGHT OF 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 hope for a better future.
We make eye care accessible to everyone. Together with our experts and lpartners, we support eye clinics, develop quality infrastructures and organise training for staff.
Our education programme focuses on inclusive education: students with a visual impairment attend classes together with their sighted peers. This breaks down barriers and promotes their integration.
ANNUAL RESULTS 2023
12
eye clinics
280960
consultations
22198
surgeries
12633
cataract surgeries
30323
pairs of glasses
1618
children go to school
WHEN EYES OPEN UP
Rwanda cuts ties with Belgium – impact on our projects
On March 27, 2025, the Rwandan government ended all cooperation with Belgium and Belgian organisations. This means that Light for the World, like other NGOs, must immediately cease its activities...
Early Detection programme in Tanzania
Around 656.000 children and young people suffer from vision loss in Tanzania (source: IAPB). Timely screening and treatment at an early age are crucial as vision loss has an impact...
Light for the World is financing a new Optometry Center in Ifakara
Recently a new Optometry Center was established at the Tanzanian Training Centre for International Health (TTCIH) in Ifakara with financial help from Light for the World. We have provided support...
Grandfather Jan Huys and grandson Lucas Van Zaelen
“Together we helped a Congolese grandfather with cataracts regain his sight. Now he can share moments of joy with his grandsons just as I can with mine.”
Staf Nietvelt, ophtalmologist and member of the steering committee
“I think it is essential to continue to put absolute priority on the quality of our projects.”
Daisy Godts, Orthoptist
“Light for the World Belgium makes a point of training local therapists. It’s essential and effective.”
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 a visual impairment like Agnes can go to school for a month.
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 like Saidi through cataract surgery under general anaesthesia.
LIGHT FOR THE WORLD ENSURES THAT THE MONEY GOES WHERE IT IS NEEDED
80% to PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
To programmes in DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania and awareness actions in Belgium
10% to FUNDRAISING
Necessary costs to raise funds
10% to OPERATIONAL COSTS
Kept to an absolute minimum
