Light For The World

Light for the World is a European confederation of national development NGOs committed saving eyesight, improving quality of life and advocating for the rights of person with disabilities in underprivileged regions of the world – irrespective of gender, origin, ethnic descent or religion.

Today, Light for the World supports 150 programmes in 15 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, dedicated to the restoration of eyesight, prevention of blindness, rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and promotion of their human rights.

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