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

Meeting Basic Material Needs

Material Assistance
Food/Nutrition/Agriculture
Economic Strengthening

Providing Care, Support & Protection

Psychosocial Support
Children's Rights

Facilitating Access to Gov't Services

Education
Healthcare/HIV

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Our Hero

A story by Louis Mwewa, Firelight resource person and executive director of Lupwa Lwabumi Trust in Zambia.

“Alintula” means “saved me” in the Bantu language, Bemba, spoken by the Bemba people in Zambia.

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What Next in Haiti? Strengthening the Grassroots

It’s often been said that tragedy hits those least equipped to handle it.

The January 12th earthquake in Haiti is a strikingly sorrowful example. In the two weeks since then, the outpouring of assistance has been nothing short of s... (More)

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Director of Development

PARTNER PROFILE

Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) began funding Firelight in 2006 based on a shared belief that community-based organizations are best placed to develop practical, sustainable, and life-changing solutions to meet the needs of vulnerable children in their communities.

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