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Light for the World Ethiopia is an international organization engaging in transforming lives in Ethiopia through eye health services, disability inclusion, and community empowerment.

We Can Work Program 2026 Participant Onboarding Training.The We Can Work Program 2026 has successfully conducted its par...
18/05/2026

We Can Work Program 2026 Participant Onboarding Training.

The We Can Work Program 2026 has successfully conducted its participant onboarding training in Sheger City, Oromia Region. This important milestone marks the beginning of the program’s implementation phase for the year.

In 2026, the program aims to support 75 persons with disabilities, particularly those who are very hard to reach and underserved, by equipping them with essential skills for improved livelihoods and independence.

The program will provide a comprehensive package of training, including:

Core Life Skills Training – to build confidence, communication, and personal effectiveness
Entrepreneurship Training – to promote self-employment and business development
Technical Skills Training – to enhance employability and practical vocational competencies through these integrated interventions, the program seeks to empower participants socially and economically, ensuring inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities.

Donors and partners from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Light for the World, CARE Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Red Cr...
13/05/2026

Donors and partners from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Light for the World, CARE Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), and the Austrian Red Cross (AutRC) conducted a monitoring visit to Bilate Zuria and Hawassa Zuria Woredas on 11 May 2026 to assess the progress of the Livelihood for Resilience (L4R) project.

The visit brought together implementing partners and local government representatives to observe resilience-building and climate adaptation interventions across targeted kebeles. The delegation engaged with Project Steering Committees, community representatives, and local leaders to discuss project coordination, community participation, and local ownership.

During the field visits, the team observed Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (CVCA) activities, water harvesting structures, crop nursery plantations, irrigation sites, and livelihood support initiatives, including false banana and corn seedling distribution and support for vulnerable households.

The mission concluded with a debriefing session in Hawassa, where partners reflected on key lessons and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening resilient and climate-adaptive communities through the L4R project.

Light for the World at the Inclusive Job Fair.From May 6–8, 2026, Light for the World, through the We Can Work and Assoc...
11/05/2026

Light for the World at the Inclusive Job Fair.

From May 6–8, 2026, Light for the World, through the We Can Work and Associates Program, partnered with Addis Ababa University (AAU) and Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) / Ethiopian Business and Disability Network (EBDN) at the Inclusive Job Fair held at AAU.

With 35+ organizations in attendance, our engagement focused on showcasing disability inclusion efforts, connecting job seekers with disabilities with potential employers, and advocating for accessible, inclusive job fairs and recruitment practices.

Inclusive employment is a right, and it strengthens workforce diversity and opportunity.

We remain committed to working with partners to expand pathways into decent work for youth with disabilities.

Advancing inclusive education in South Ethiopia Region.Light for the World has completed the first round of distributing...
07/05/2026

Advancing inclusive education in South Ethiopia Region.

Light for the World has completed the first round of distributing Inclusive Education Resource Center (IERC) Materials and assistive technology in South Ethiopia Region, following a comprehensive needs assessment across 6 IERC cluster primary schools and 24 satellite schools.

Implemented in South Omo Zone (Dasenech and Bena Tsemay Districts) and Konso Zone (Segen Zuria District) in partnership with Cheshire Ethiopia and with support from UNICEF, the project is creating real change where it’s needed most.

🟡 4 Inclusive Education Resource Centers (IERCs) established
🟡 16 satellite schools reached
🟡 33 core inclusive education resource items, including Montessori learning materials.

To further support children with disabilities, 79 children received assistive devices, including wheelchairs, hearing aids, crutches, and vision support such as spectacles and white canes, helping remove barriers to learning and school participation.

The Modeling Accountability for Effective Instruction Programme (MAIP) aims to improve access to quality foundational learning for children with disabilities in South Ethiopia and Southwest Ethiopia Regions.

This International Labour Day, let’s remember: decent work is a right for all.Persons with disabilities still face barri...
03/05/2026

This International Labour Day, let’s remember: decent work is a right for all.

Persons with disabilities still face barriers to employment🔵 inclusion changes everything. When workplaces are accessible and inclusive, everyone benefits.

Let’s take action for a future of work that leaves no one behind.

Making strides toward a trachoma-free future!Light for the World, in collaboration with the Tigray Region Health Bureau,...
02/05/2026

Making strides toward a trachoma-free future!

Light for the World, in collaboration with the Tigray Region Health Bureau, carried out a Trachoma Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign in the Tigray Region from April 20–29, 2026.

Over 2.6 million people were reached across 41 districts in Mekelle, Eastern, Central, and Northwestern zones.

Together, we are taking meaningful steps to eliminate trachoma and protect the vision and health of communities.

“Change begins with skills,” one trainer shared as participants gathered in Bishoftu for four days of learning, reflecti...
26/04/2026

“Change begins with skills,” one trainer shared as participants gathered in Bishoftu for four days of learning, reflection, and collaboration.

From April 20 to 23, 2026, Light for the World Ethiopia, through the We Can Work Program, conducted a National Core Life Skills Training of Trainers, bringing together facilitators committed to advancing an inclusive future of work.

Implemented with Development Expertise Center, Emanuel Development Association, and STEMpower, and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the African Disability Forum (ADF), the initiative is creating pathways for women and men with disabilities to access dignified and meaningful employment across Africa.

The training focused on building essential life skills from self-awareness and communication to self-advocacy, mental health, and entrepreneurship, equipping trainers to better support persons with disabilities in navigating their journeys toward employment and independence.

By strengthening trainers, we strengthen opportunities. Together, we are building a more inclusive workforce where no one is left behind.

Light for the World conducted Primary Eye Care (PEC) training for General Health Workers in Arba Minch City.In collabora...
14/04/2026

Light for the World conducted Primary Eye Care (PEC) training for General Health Workers in Arba Minch City.

In collaboration with Arba Minch General Hospital, 30 health experts from Arba Minch city and surrounding areas participated in the training conducted recently.

The training followed national and WHO PEC guidelines, combining theoretical lessons with practical sessions. Participants also gained hands-on experience through hospital visits, working directly with patients to strengthen their skills.

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11/04/2026

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