Světlo pro svět - Light for the World

What Světlo pro svět - Light for the World does

Světlo pro svět (Light for the World) is a Czech-registered non-profit civic association (o. s.) founded in August 2007 as the Czech sister organization of the Austrian Licht für die Welt (1988), operating today as part of the international Light for the World International network with sister offices in Austria, Switzerland, and the USA, and a parent/coordination structure in Vienna. The organization delivers three integrated program lines in sub-Saharan Africa: (1) eye care — cataract and trachoma surgeries, school-based vision screenings, refraction correction, and mass drug administration for neglected tropical diseases; (2) disability inclusion — inclusive education, humanitarian aid adapted for people with disabilities, and disability rights advocacy; and (3) economic self-sufficiency — vocational training, micro-grants, and business development support for persons with disabilities and vulnerable women. Programs are implemented primarily across Mozambique, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, with a recent geographic extension into Cambodia through a vocational school partnership with the Avast Foundation.

The organization's technology footprint is non-proprietary and operationally focused: Salesforce CRM manages donor and supporter data, MailChimp handles email communications, and the Darujme.cz platform processes online donations. The SIRA (Survey for Inclusive Rapid Assessment) methodology represents a published, in-house data-collection framework for inclusive humanitarian assessments. There is no proprietary software platform, no mobile application, and no AI/ML capability disclosed. The supply side consists of long-term partner hospitals (e.g., Central Hospital Beira, 15+ years), regional health bureaus (Tigray Health Bureau), and local implementation partners (OCADES Caritas Tenkodogo in Burkina Faso), supplemented by a network of locally-recruited inclusion facilitators, many of whom are persons with disabilities themselves.

The revenue model is diversified across four streams: (1) individual donations — one-time gifts, DMS SMS micro-donations (DMS SVETLO 30/60/90/190), bank transfers, and a recurring 'Friends Circle' (Kruh přátel) subscription starting at 100 CZK/month; (2) institutional grants from Czech ministries (Foreign Affairs, Interior) and Czech corporate foundations (ČEZ Foundation, Avast Foundation); (3) corporate partnerships with Zeiss, RegioJet, Edenred, Opti Projekt, Isolit Bravo, bpv Braun Partners, ReadSpeaker, and Diwali Yoga; and (4) legacy bequests. Pricing on the donor-facing side is unitized: 800 CZK (~USD 35) funds one cataract surgery, 3,600 CZK funds pediatric bilateral surgery under general anesthesia, and 11,800 CZK funds a remote field deployment — enabling emotional, outcome-based fundraising at very low ticket sizes. The Czech entity itself operates with only ~5 HQ staff, indicating it functions primarily as a national fundraising and communications office within the much larger international network.

Name

Světlo pro svět - Light for the World

Legal name

Světlo pro svět - Light for the World, o. s.

Website

https://svetloprosvet.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Světlo pro svět (Light for the World) is a Czech-registered non-profit civic association delivering eye care, disability inclusion, and economic empowerment programs in sub-Saharan Africa as part of the international Light for the World network, funded by individual donors, institutional grants, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Eye Care and Disability Inclusion Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disease-Specific Global Programs (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAKAF), Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Humanitarian eye care
• Disability inclusion programs
• Cataract surgery services
• Trachoma elimination campaigns
• International development NGO

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha 4-Nusle

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations (One-time and Recurring): Individual donors contribute via online payment gateway, bank transfer, DMS SMS donations (DMS SVETLO 30/60/90/190 CZK), collection boxes at events, or in-person office visits. The Friends Circle (Kruh přátel) enables monthly recurring donations starting at 100 CZK/month via standing order.
2. Institutional and Corporate Partnerships: Institutional donors (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic, ČEZ Foundation, Avast Foundation) and corporate partners (Zeiss, RegioJet, Edenred, Opti Projekt, Isolit Bravo, bpv Braun Partners, ReadSpeaker, Diwali Yoga) co-finance specific programs such as eye care clinics, school construction, and disability inclusion initiatives.
3. Legacy Bequests: Donors include Light for the World in their wills, providing significant long-term financial contributions. Notable deceased donors include paní Eliška Štefanová, paní Anna Guthová, paní Eva Nekolová, and paní Danuše Radostová.
4. Public Collection Account: A designated public collection account (633633633/2700) receives charitable donations, with IBAN CZ56 2700 0000 0006 3363 3633. The collection is approved by the Prague City Hall.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Světlo pro svět delivers free eye care services (cataract and trachoma surgeries, school-based vision screenings, glasses distribution, mass drug administration for neglected tropical diseases) and disability inclusion programs (inclusive education, economic self-sufficiency, humanitarian aid, advocacy) to vulnerable populations in sub-Saharan Africa. The Czech entity raises funds domestically through individual donations, corporate partnerships, institutional grants, and legacy bequests to co-finance these programs implemented through partner hospitals and local NGOs in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya.

Product overview

Světlo pro svět / Light for the World is a Czech-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) operating as part of a broader European network (Austria, Switzerland, USA, International). The organization offers a portfolio of humanitarian and development programs focused on three core areas: eye care (oční péče), inclusion of people with disabilities (inkluze), and economic empowerment. The eye care programs include direct medical services (cataract surgeries, trachoma treatment), school-based eye screenings, and medication distribution. The inclusion programs encompass inclusive education, disability rights advocacy, and humanitarian aid. The economic self-sufficiency programs provide vocational training, micro-grants, and business support. Key named initiatives include the children's eye care program '3,2,1 a vidím!' (3,2,1 and I See!), the 'Make 12.4% Work' employment initiative, and the ARISE program for neglected tropical diseases. The organization implements these programs primarily in six African countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3,2,1 a vidím! / 3,2,1 and I can see!: Children's eye care program focusing on early detection and treatment of eye conditions in school-aged children
• Make 12.4% Work
• EnableMe
• ARISE

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.4 million eye surgeries performed since 1988, including 1 million+ cataract surgeries
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationSalesforce CRM database used for donor data management and supporter relationship management. Data hosted in the USA. Compliant with EU data protection standards via contractual clauses.
• MailChimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform used to distribute newsletters and project updates to donors. Headquartered in the USA. Compliant with EU data protection standards.
• Darujme.czcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech online fundraising platform used for credit card donations and project-specific campaigns (e.g., children's eye care at darujme.cz/projekt/1210297).
• OCADES Caritas TenkodogocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementation partner in Burkina Faso executing the 'Inclusive Livelihood Activities for Vulnerable Women and People with Disabilities' project with technical and financial support from Light for the World and Médicor Foundation.
• Regional Tigray Health Bureau (Etiopie)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional government health authority collaborating on trachoma elimination campaigns in Tigray, Ethiopia, as part of the WHO SAFE strategy.
• Central Hospital Beira (Centrální nemocnice v Beiře)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-term partner hospital (15+ years) in Mozambique. Light for the World built and continues to support the ophthalmology department, providing equipment, training, and operational support.
• ZeissminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing optical technology expertise and/or equipment for eye care programs.
• RegioJetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCzech private rail and bus carrier; corporate supporter of Light for the World.
• EdenredminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Light for the World.
• RunCzechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCzech running race organizer. Light for the World has information booths at RunCzech events and participates as a charitable partner.
• Donors Forum (Fórum dárců)minorOthersCzech association of non-profit organizations of which Light for the World is a member.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/svetloprosvet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sv%C4%9Btlo-pro-sv%C4%9Bt---light-for-the-world
• Instagraminstagram.com/svetloprosvet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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