OUR MISSION is to improve the well-being of children made vulnerable by HIV, AIDS and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. We support grassroots organizations that help families and communities meet the needs of their children.

OUR PROGRAMS

Grantmaking
Capacity Building
Organizational Learning
Communications & Advocacy

GRANTEE FOCUS AREAS

Living Environments
Food/Nutrition/Agriculture
Economic Strengthening

Psychosocial Support
Child Protection

Education
Healthcare/HIV

FROM THE BLOG

Tastes of Home in A Faraway Land by Robin Dixon on May 16, 2012 If you’ve ever traveled far from home, you know how welcome a familiar face and invitation to dinner feels. Suzanne Skees recently traveled to Rwanda and posted a great story about her experience. Parts   ...

FROM THE NEWSROOM

TEDxChange: Helping Africa Help Itself
Firelight Director Peter Laugharn joins TEDxChange, a series of big picture TEDx Talks happening around the world. His talk, Helping Africa Help Itself is a powerful message of the strength in African communities. Watch the video here...