The organisation currently supports projects in Sub-Saharan Africa — including: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Sudan and Uganda[1] dedicated to the restoration of eyesight, prevention of blindness, rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, inclusive education and promotion of their human rights.

In 2008 a formal agreement of confederation had been signed by member organisations in Austria, Belgium and Czech Republic in order to strengthen collaboration and improve opportunities to distribute funds and resources.

In 2008 a formal agreement of confederation was signed by Light for the World in Austria, Belgium and Czech Republic in order to strengthen the collaboration in the program countries and to improve opportunities to distribute funds and resources.

Throughout 2003 CBM Belgium performed the first cateract surgery on children at Kabgayi Eye Hospital in Muhanga, Rwandaformer Gitarama, which is a major milestone in the organisations history.

In 2008 Svĕtlo pro Svĕt joined a formal agreement of confederation by the organisations in Austria, Belgium and the Czech Republic in order to expand joint efforts on various programs.

In October 2015 Licht für die Welt Deutschland was one of the founding members of Light for the World International, the umbrella organization under which the different branches operate today.

[9] Light for the World commits itself to strengthening the rights of persons with disabilities and creating new opportunities, increasing mobility with the help of devices and starting initiatives that will provide education and incomes.

Raising public awareness on the situation of persons with disabilities in developing countries vis-a-vis the United Nations and bodies of the European Union among other international actors also forms a crucial part of Light for the World's work.

Light for the World is currently active in the following partner countries: Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, South Sudan, Mozambique, Rwanda, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Northeast India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Ahead of the 2015 National Elections in Burkina Faso it facilitated, monitored, documented, and implemented solutions that removed barriers for persons with disabilities regarding political participation.