Services/Work Description: Re-design InBusiness Initiative Website Location: Nairobi, Kenya Type of Contract: Consultancy Expected Start Date: Immediately after signing the contract Duration of Project 1 Month ABOUT LIGHT FOR THE WORLD Light for the World is a global disability and development organization that enables eye health and empowers people with disabilities. In Kenya, Light for
Light for the World is a global development organisation. We empower people with disabilities and enable eye health services in low-income countries. Over the last three decades we improved health systems, enabled education for all, and amplified the voices of people with disabilities Our programmes include: Our programmes include: Eye Health – preventing blindness and
Light for the World is a global development organisation. We empower people with disabilities and enable eye health services in low-income countries. Over the last three decades we have contributed to improved health systems, enabled education for all, and amplified the voices of people with disabilities Our programmes include: Eye Health – preventing blindness and
Light for the World is a global development organisation. We empower people with disabilities and enable eye health services in low-income countries. Over the last three decades we improved health systems, enabled education for all, and amplified the voices of people with disabilities. Our programmes include: Eye Health – preventing blindness and promoting eye health
Micro and small enterprises play a significant role in creating employment and generating income for most, leading to economic growth and development. While the role they play in economies is repeatedly acknowledged, only a limited segment of micro and small enterprises are capable of exploring all their opportunities. Further, these businesses don’t cope with threats
People with disabilities, particularly women, have lower chances of finding employment than their peers, because of discrimination and inaccessible workplaces. Globally, employment rates for men (53%) and women (20%) with disabilities are lower than for men (65%) and women (30%) without disabilities. But by excluding people with disabilities from the labour market, countries can lose
Guided by our commitment to advance economic empowerment and social inclusion for persons with disabilities, we are thrilled to share that Light for the World-Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Council of Persons with Disabilities in a move aimed at strengthening collaborations on areas of economic empowerment for persons with
On July 6, 2021, Light for the World Kenya organised a Task order theory of change (ToC), learning and adaptation review meeting at Sarova Panafric Nairobi. The aim of the meeting was to review activities during the quarter, check whether the theory of change remains the same and collect lessons learnt. While these meetings happen
Light for the World joins the global community in marking International Albinism Awareness Day, a time set aside to bring attention to the campaign for equal social and economic rights and inclusion of Persons with Albinism(PWAs). This year’s theme is “Strength Beyond All Odds”, aptly chosen to showcase the achievement of PWAs throughout the world
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