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Dear ,
Greetings from Kampala!
In partnerships, I believe that "each party brings something to the table”.
Partnerships thrive if they are nourished by multiple perspectives regardless of the nature of the organisation partnering with. This can be NGOs, private sector or governmental entities.
I see this newsletter as a table, where we display information from different sources and share it with Light for the World’s partner organisations. As the table of this edition is very full, let me point out some highlights:
The updated version of the UN’s Disability and Development Report has been published and is full of data and information on progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and suggestions on how to be inclusive for all.
The #CommitToInclusion campaign spotlighting our Disability Inclusion Facilitators (DIFs) Approach. Personally, I’m thrilled that the campaign will feature DIFs from Uganda – please help us to amplify the voices of these youths.
Links to several funding opportunities, particularly for youth. I hope this will further help to empower the next generation.
If you’d like to read more about my reflections on partnerships, check out my LinkedIn post.
I am looking forward to the ideas, initiatives and news that you are bringing to the table.
Justine Yikiru
Head of Disability Inclusion Advisory Unit, Uganda
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UN Disability and Development Report 2024 |
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The Disability and Development Report 2024, “Accelerating the
realization of the Sustainable Development Goals by, for and with persons with disabilities”, updates the 2018 edition of the flagship report, produced in response to a request by the United Nations General Assembly. The report indicates that people with disabilities are often left behind in the efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, particularly on food security, health, and access to energy and information and communication technology (ICT). The report assesses the different ways the COVID-19 pandemic impacted progress towards achieving these goals and identifies concrete steps forward that are inclusive for all.
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The over 400 pages full of data are a valuable starting point for evidence-based advocacy and programme planning.
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Protection, gender and inclusion in anticipatory action |
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The Anticipation Hub has launched a guide and toolkit on protection, gender and inclusion to identify and address the specific needs and risks faced by diverse groups in different disaster scenarios. It considers partnerships and coordination, risk information and forecasting systems, planning, operations and delivery, financing and resource management, and monitoring, evaluation and learning. The guidance and accompanying tools can be applied to a wide range of slow- and rapid-onset hazards, both in humanitarian and development settings. Find out more here: https://www.anticipation-hub.org/download/file-4424
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How to co-create a multi-stakeholder programme? |
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The We Can Work Programme will enable young women and men with disabilities in seven African countries to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. To stay true to the principles of collaboration, local ownership and youth in the lead,
the programme was designed using a co-creation approach. You can learn five tips for co-creation or read the full report.
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New York Times: pioneering work on child eye health in Mozambique |
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The New York Times has profiled Dr
Isaac Vasco da Gama and his pioneering work on child eye health in partnership with Light for the World under the "1,2,3 I can see! programme" in Mozambique. The article points out how, by training teachers and community leaders to spot vision problems, more children are referred to Dr da Gama in time to save their sight. It also examines how relatively simple interventions, like a cataract operation or a pair of glasses, can support a child’s learning. Learn more about Dr da Gama’s work: https://www.light-for-the-world.org/news/new-york-times-reports-on-child-eye-health-in-mozambique/
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25 February 2025: Sense International Global Deafblindness Resource Hub launch
The Global Deafblindness Resource Centre created by Sense International will be launched this February. Gathering resources from across the Sense International family and some of its key partners, the hub provides information and guidance for people supporting an adult or child with deafblindness, for people with deafblindness, and for anyone with an interest in learning more about deafblindness. Sign up for the official launch event.
8 March 2025 International Women’s Day
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we recognise that the path to gender equity demands collective action across generations, ethnicities, and abilities. Women and girls with disabilities often face compounded challenges of discrimination, exclusion, and limited opportunities. Light for the World’s campaign, themed “Letters to my younger self” seeks to ignite intergenerational and intercultural dialogue, amplifying the voices of women and girls with disabilities and creating space for solidarity and shared action. Follow us on our social media channels to join the conversation. To add your letter to the campaign, please get in touch with Faith Masengo.
2 – 3 April 2025: Global Disability Summit
The Global Disability Summit is fast approaching. Asian regional organisations will conclude its series of pre-summits on 14 and 15 February, paving the way for the main event. The programme for the main sessions is now available online, with side event details to be released shortly.
To refine your advocacy strategy, you could review the commitment page, which tracks how governments and stakeholders are upholding their promises.
Additionally, various organisations are offering valuable guidance and preparatory materials; for example, Inclusion International has published a concise guide.
The International Disability Alliance, UNICEF and Sightsavers have launched a youth engagement survey. This survey collects input from youth with disabilities and will be crucial for shaping the Youth Call to Action at the Summit.
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As we look towards the Global
Disability Summit, we’re thrilled to announce Light for the World’s #CommitToInclusion campaign spotlighting our Disability Inclusion Facilitators (DIFs) Approach. Through powerful stories and practical tips, these videos aim to inspire action and amplify the voices of individuals with disabilities. We’d love your support in spreading this important message! Please join us in sharing the word on LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluesky and YouTube from 10 February until the end of April, by tagging @Light for the World and #CommitToInclusion so we can follow the conversation. For feedback or questions please get in touch with Emma Fullerton.
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The Global Education Cluster has developed a set of five
e-learning courses to support the integration of key thematic streams into coordinated education in emergencies responses. It will enable participants to understand the thematic areas of localisation, inclusion, child participation, gender and gender-based violence, mental health and psychosocial support and how to integrate them throughout all the phases of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC). The training courses are available in English, Spanish and French.
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Learning from UN organisations
The United Nations offers a wealth of learning resources in several languages. This website provides an overview of e-learning tools and online courses available across the UN System, covering subjects from sustainable development and human rights to climate change and social protection.
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Funding opportunities
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Opportunities for youth
A number of calls currently focus on youth engagement:
The AU-EU Youth Lab offers four grant schemes for youth-led organisations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (Somaliland region), Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Apply by 19 February for the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Representation Grants. The Cooperation Grants are open until 16 March 2025. The site is also available in French and Portuguese.
One Young World is an annual summit and a community for young leaders around the globe. You can apply for scholarships to attend the next summit, which will take place from 3 – 6 November 2025 in Munich, Germany. On this site you can find a number of scholarship programmes for young people from different sectors and backgrounds.
The European Commission launched a call for Capacity Building in the field of Youth in Sub-Sahara Africa. The grant is EUR 450,000 and the application deadline is 6 March 2025.
Funding Fairer Futures / CBM
Through “Funding Fairer Futures”, CBM aims to support grassroots Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs) in Africa and Asia (Burkina Faso, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Laos, Philippines and Bangladesh) to engage in climate justice activities. Until 2027 there will be several calls for proposals. You can apply for the first cycle by 7 March 2025.
COMO foundation
COMO foundation works with partners to close the opportunity gap for women and girls. The foundation is always looking for new partners who are part of the community in which they operate. They accept proposals on an ongoing basis. Consult their website for more information on how to become a partner.
KBF Africa PrizeKBF Africa Prize rewards African organisations that contribute to sustainably improving the lives of people in Africa. The prize includes EUR 250,000 plus increased visibility towards an international audience. The call for applications is open until 3 March 2025.
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Web highlights
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Independent mental health storytelling platform
Sanity by Tanmoy Goswami is mental health storytelling platform, which brings together sharp reporting and visceral lived experience. Tanmoy is a role model in how to write authentically and how to bring people together online.
JONAPWD: Conference of Stakeholders on Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
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