Google is forcing developers to submit IDs and addresses to distribute apps outside the Play Store, threatening side loading and APK use. This will block access to apps for users in restricted regions & those relying on discontinued software.
Sign the petition now: c.org/Fk2GcYjXP5 #KeepAndroidOpen
Some ideas on how to avoid big tech
A screenshot showing PostmarketOS on a smartphone.
A screenshot showing PostmarketOS on a smartphone.
I am very proud to say that I managed to #degoogle, install and run @postmarketos.org on a Pixel 3a 👌 And it works with #Phosh interface! Sure, still quite rough around the edges and not ready as a daily driver, but still impressive having a fully fledged Linux system running on mobile! #LinuxMobile
4 things you need to know about trachoma and why investing in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) matters.
Learn more: shorturl.at/6bEJf
#WorldNTDDay #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate
@who.int @uniting.bsky.social
Join us!
📅 17 Feb 2026, 16:00–18:00 CET
📍 Leonardo Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn
🔗 Register by 11 Feb: licht-fuer-die-welt.at/invitation-panel-discussion
🗣️Speakers:
Clodoaldo Castiano (FAMOD, Mozambique)
Michael Fembek (Zero Project)
Ghislain Tihanibé Hien (Light for the World Burkina Faso)
TBC (@UNICEF)
Moderator: Ioanna Tsigiridi (Elrha)
In partnership with Global Responsibility, Zero Project and International Partnerships Austria
Promotional graphic for a panel discussion titled “Leaving no one behind in humanitarian action: Disability inclusion in emergencies.” The design features bold yellow highlights and the logo of Light for the World. On the right, there is a photo of a person using a hand-powered tricycle, carrying orange bags, in an outdoor setting with other people and brick buildings in the background. Event details include date, time, and location in Vienna, Austria, along with logos of supporting organisations: Global Responsibility, Zero Project, and International Partnerships Austria.
📢 Panel: Leaving no one behind in humanitarian action: disability inclusion in emergencies
Policies demand inclusion, but people with disabilities are often left behind. How do we bridge this gap?
#HumanitarianAction #DisabilityInclusion #ZeroBarriers #ZeroCon26
Wilsa Chitato Manuel, a 20-year-old woman from Mozambique, sits in a classroom and smiles at the camera. An open textbook is in her lap. There are chairs in the background.
We collaborated with partners to ensure every child claimed their right to education in 2025. 🎓
Read more about our efforts: https://www.light-for-the-world.org/news/14-good-news-stories-in-2025/
#Education #DisabilityRights #GoodNews
Any other recommendations? What did you read and enjoy in 2025?
Books I read in 2025. My top 3: The South, Piranesi, A Psalm for the Wild-Built #Booksky
Duncan Mwirichia, a Kenyan man wearing blue overalls and holding a plant. Behind him are rows of green plants and trees. He is smiling.
Kenyan micro-entrepreneurs with disabilities offered six practical tips on how to turn an idea into a thriving business. 💼
Read more about their advice: https://www.light-for-the-world.org/news/14-good-news-stories-in-2025/
#Entrepreneurship #DisabilityRights #GoodNews
Warum promoted ihr demeter geschwurbel?
🎁 Buch verschenken, Kimchi gewinnen 😍
Wir leben in wilden Zeiten und manchmal sieht es wirklich düster aus. Doch es gibt auch viele Gründe für Optimismus und mit meinem Buch "Revolution aus dem Mikrokosmos" könnt ihr ein Stück davon an liebe Menschen verschenken oder euch selbst gönnen.
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I have 2 invite codes for digg to give away. DM if you're interested!
Mocking Leo meme mit dem Text: Wer nichts wird, wird weird.
weird #meme #sprichwoerter
Hey BlueSky! 👋
Building something different: an open-source, federated TikTok alternative called Loops.
Creator-owned. Community-driven. Fully transparent.
Because short-form video shouldn't be controlled by a single company.
joinloops.org
Bilder von 9 verschiedenen Sittichen, darüber steht „Andere Länder, andere Sittiche.“
Dumme deutsche Sprichwörter als #Meme verwursten 👍
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
Banner showing South Sudan Blind Football team promotion for African Championship in Uganda, with players in action and logos.
We are proud to support this journey alongside our partners, the adidas Foundation and the South Sudan Association of Visually Impaired (SSAVI), using sport to promote inclusion across South Sudan.
South Sudan Blind Football players raise arms in celebration, holding national flag after historic victory.
This is a historic moment for a team competing in a sport that only arrived in South Sudan five years ago. Their success is a strong reminder of the power of inclusive sports.
South Sudan player in white and blue challenges Uganda defender for the ball during African Championship final.
Yona Sabri Ellon opened the scoring from the penalty spot (his fifth goal of the tournament) before captain Martin Ladu Paul added two more to seal the victory.
South Sudan Blind Football team celebrates with dancing after winning African Championship Division 2.
The team now advance to the Division 1 African Championship next year, the next step on the path to the Paralympics in 2028.
Gold trophy with red and blue ribbons displayed for winners of African Blind Football Championship Division 2.
South Sudan’s national Blind Football Team have won the African Championship Division 2, defeating hosts Uganda 3–0 in the final! ⚽ #BlindFootball #UnitedBySport #SouthSudan
South Sudan Blind Football player in white and blue lifts arms while interacting with team staff on the pitch.
Congratulations to Team South Sudan for showing what inclusive sport can achieve, and best of luck for the final match!
South Sudan player in white and blue raises arms in celebration near the goal during Blind Football match.
On scoring South Sudan's first ever international goal in blind football, striker Yona Sabri said: “It shows the whole world that South Sudan does well at inclusive sports, where no one should be left behind because of disability.”
South Sudan player in white and blue attempts a shot near goal as Uganda defenders and goalkeeper block.
In their opening matches, the team delivered outstanding performances — winning 3–0 against Uganda and 2–0 against Zimbabwe. The victories mean South Sudan has earnt a place in the Division 1 African Championship, bringing them one step closer to the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
South Sudan players in white and blue contest the ball with Uganda players in black and red during Blind Football.
Updates from the African Blind Football Championship in Uganda ⚽
We’re proud to support the South Sudan blind football team! #BlindFootball #UnitedBySport #SouthSudan
All star team 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Chill Fox 🦊 launches on October 20!
To celebrate, we're kicking off the last round of our October #Giveaway
How to enter:
- Repost this post
- Like it
That’s it!
3 winners will be randomly selected on October 19!
Good luck, and thank you!
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#SteamNextFest
The best part about working at @light-for-the-world.org is knowing that we’re creating lasting, sustainable change by investing in training local specialists and experts who continue to make a difference in their communities. #WorldSightDay #LoveYourEyes
