Light for the World

South Sudan is making history with its first-ever Blind Football Premier League! Under Technical Director simon madol's guidance, this initiative is making progress in the field of disability-inclusive sports. "A disability is not inability," says player Jimmy Augustin, whose message rings clear: "If you want to change your life, come and join blind football." Read the full story on CNN: https://lnkd.in/ePBAG3dP #BlindFootball #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveSports

The IAPB Young Systems Leader Awards are back! The IAPB Young Systems Leader Awards recognise emerging leaders (under 35) who are passionate about driving change in eye health systems. Winners will connect with global leaders, present at 2030 INSIGHT LIVE Nepal, and enhance their skills through exclusive workshops. Nominations open Nov 4th, and close Dec 1st. This is your chance to be a part of something impactful! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/du4Juj9a

South Sudan's worst flooding in 60 years: people with disabilities are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Thank you, El Pais, Planeta Futuro EL PAÍS, Kang-Chun (KC) C., for raising awareness and publishing the story! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eiW4hhBb #DisabilityInclusion #ClimateAction #SouthSudan #HumanitarianAid #Accessibility #ClimateChange United Nations Mission In South Sudan (UNMISS) Save the Children International Save the Children South Sudan Education Cannot Wait (ECW)

🚨 Unprecedented floods in South Sudan disproportionately affecting people with disabilities #SouthSudan is facing its worst flooding in a century, with 1 million people already affected and projections showing 3.3 million will be impacted by the end of 2024. For people with disabilities, this crisis is particularly severe. When climate disasters strike, people with disabilities are more likely to die, be injured and suffer property damage. Our Disability Inclusion Facilitators are working tirelessly in Jonglei State to:  ✅ Provide mobility devices and accessible temporary shelters  ✅ Offer evacuation guidance and psychosocial support  ✅ Train community leaders in disability-inclusive emergency response We must ensure the estimated 1.2 million people with disabilities in South Sudan aren't left behind. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e727XBPc United Nations, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, United Nations Mission In South Sudan (UNMISS), UNOCHA Liaison Office to the African Union (AU), WeAreAble_NL, AFRICAN DISABILITY FORUM (ADF)  #DisabilityInclusion #ClimateAction #SouthSudan #HumanitarianAid #Accessibility

"Consulting different stakeholder groups is important as a best practice for all countries developing strategies.   So often, civil society organizations and other groups who use health services get ignored, and not consulting them is bound to fail regarding impact and implementation." Our International Director of Impact & Advocacy, Katri Bertram, shared this call at the World Health Summit, "Building Trust for a Healthier World." The message to policymakers? DON'T ignore people with disabilities or patients with sight loss. They have a wealth of wisdom to sharpen your health strategies! Watch the panel with Lorena Boix Alonso, Roland Driece, Prof. Dr. Beate Kampmann, Dr. Thomas Steffen and Dr. Jerome Weinbach here: https://lnkd.in/eVaEqQ5Z  #WHS2024 #GlobalHealth #Impact 

The #InclusiveFutures livelihoods initiative, funded by UK Aid, supports over 1,500 people with disabilities in Kenya to become successful entrepreneurs.    Governments are also stepping up: Meru County has committed funds to make marketplaces accessible, while Kakamega County offers tax exemptions to microentrepreneurs with disabilities!     #InclusiveFutures #LeaveNoOneBehind     Sightsavers Humanity & Inclusion UK Sense International United Disabled Persons of Kenya UDPK FCDO Services 

"If it weren't for that first pair of glasses, I would not be the person I am today," shares Jane Waithera, as part of the World Health Organization's SPECS 2030 initiative to boost global refractive error coverage. "Every child should have access to basic eye screening, eye care, and the optical low-vision devices they need." Watch the full video to learn more about the importance of spectacles! #SPECS2030 #VisionForAll #EyeHealth Sightsavers RestoringVision VisionSpring Light for the World Kenya

We're proud that our Learning and Innovation Expert, Andera Delfyna, was recently featured on the Reimagining Government podcast. She shared insights on reimagining impact evaluation systems: 1️⃣ Redefine impact: Move beyond immediate results. Impact should be viewed as the lasting legacy our programmes leave in communities. 2️⃣ Embrace open knowledge: Organisations should share knowledge openly to support collaboration, not competition. 3️⃣ Involve participants fully: Engage programme participants at every stage - from design to evaluation. 4️⃣ Reframe evaluations: Position evaluations as learning opportunities, not donor report cards. 5️⃣ Look beyond metrics: Increased participant confidence and voice often yield impacts beyond quantifiable targets. 6️⃣ Empower, don't just serve: Shift the perception of programme participants from passive beneficiaries to active contributors. 7️⃣ Commit to continuous learning: Impact work is an ongoing journey of adaptation and improvement, not a one-time assessment. 8️⃣ Value ground-level insights: Actively seek and incorporate feedback from teams working directly with communities. 🎧 Listen to Andera's full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dsCwuY7S Thanks to Adrian Brown and Pravallika Valiveti from the Centre for Public Impact (CPI) for hosting this podcast! #LightForTheWorld #ImpactEvaluation #SocialImpact #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationInDevelopment

🟢 It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! Today, we’re proud to launch our new paper: "Safeguarding, Mental Health and Psychosocial Disability." This new resource highlights critical steps international development and humanitarian organisations must take to safeguard the mental health of their project participants and staff. By focusing on disability inclusion, mental health, and safe programming, it offers actionable insights to foster mental well-being in every aspect of our work. Read the full document here: https://lnkd.in/eP697stM #MentalHealth #Safeguarding #HumanitarianAction #DisabilityInclusion With thanks to all contributors: Able Child, ADD International, Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya , CBM Global Disability Inclusion, CBM UK, Disability Partnership Finland, Deaf Child Worldwide, The Leprosy Mission International, Light for the World, Mentally Unsilenced , Sense International, Sightsavers, VSO 💚 Together, let’s create environments where everyone is safe and supported! 💚

On World Sight Day, we stand with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) to advocate for accessible, available, and affordable eye health for every child. "At Light for the World, we believe every person has the right to eye health that is accessible, available and affordable. We are committed to working with our partners in countries with the highest needs and are proud to work together with WHO and IAPB to elevate eye health on the global agenda,” says Light for the World International CEO Marion Lieser. Discover six strategies to enhance child eye health in sub-Saharan Africa, from professional training to sustainable partnerships. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ef2ZBzwj #WorldSightDay #LoveYourEyes World Health Organization (WHO) Sightsavers