Women and children in Mozambique holding on to their goods — Mozambique has been hit by four cyclones in two years, destroying the livelihoods of many people. © Mango Sound

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Two people stand in a field looking into the distance at green. There is a line of plastic bottles closer to the camera than the people. One woman is wearing an orange and red outfit, and David Ndungu is on the left in a white top and black trousers, using crutches. — David Ndungu and a colleague take a break while developing the elephant deterrents.

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Dr Vasco de Gama checks a patient after surgery. He stands on the left wearing a white jacket and holding up 2 fingers. She sits on a medical chair with one eye covered. — Dr Vasco de Gama checks a patient after surgery.

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Richard Mativu, the new Country Director at Light for the World Kenya. Richard is a Kenyan man with a beard and glasses. He is smiling and wearing a white shirt. — Richard Mativu is the new Country Director at Light for the World Kenya.

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Mohammed Lansah, Learning and Documentation Officer for Ghana for We Can Work, on the left hand side of the photo and Ambrose Murangira, Technical Director Disability Inclusion at Light for the World, on the right hand side. Both are smiling broadly. — Ambrose Murangira, Technical Director Disability Inclusion at Light for the World, and Mohammed Lansah, Learning and Documentation Officer for Ghana for We Can Work, at Inspiration Week.

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Hanadi, a trainee teacher, practises signs during a class. She is in front of a blackboard and wearing a red dress. — Hanadi, a trainee teacher, practises signs during a training session at Rombur National Teachers Training Institute.

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A woman wearing earings and a party dress is holding an a golden award tropy. © Doreck Ankunda / Light for the World — Doreck Ankunda, a Disability Inclusion Facilitator and one of the stars of When You Become Me, holds her award. © Doreck Ankunda / Light for the World

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Andera Delfyna, Learning and Innovation Expert at Light for the World, facilitating a co-creation session. She is smiling and handing a piece of paper to a programme participant. — Andera Delfyna, Learning and Innovation Expert at Light for the World, facilitates a co-creation session.

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Amer Ajith, a Disability Inclusion Facilitator in Jonglei State sitting on a motorised tricycle in flood water in a village in Jonglei State. — Amer Ajith, a Disability Inclusion Facilitator in Jonglei State.

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Image of Nigest Unche, standing and smiling in front of a blackboard in a school classroom. Nigest attends Sikela Primary School in Arba Minch, Ethiopia. She received glasses through 1, 2, 3 I can see! a school child eye health programme of Light for the World. ©Genaye Eshetu — Nigest Unche attends Sikela Primary School in Arba Minch, Ethiopia. She received glasses through 1, 2, 3 I can see! a school child eye health programme of Light for the World. © Genaye Eshetu / Light for the World.

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