18 Feb

2010

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
“Insights from a Pro,” Thought>Action>Impact eJournal, Council on Foundations

If you’re interested in learning about global philanthropy, Peter Laugharn should be one of the first people you talk with....

Sep 2009

FIRELIGHT SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Firelight Hosts Petronella Nenjerama, Co-Founder of Justice For Children Trust (Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Campbell, CA, September 15 - 17, 2009)

17 June 2009

Reflections on Public Service by Firelight Executive Director
In the Summer 2009 edition of Commons, a publication produced by the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University, Firelight Executive Director and Stanford alumnus Peter Laugharn describes the important role that public service has played in his own career path. In his piece "Reflections from an Alum," Laugharn urges students and faculty to remember how vast the possibilities are "for serving globally" and how small local efforts can have huge global impacts. To read "Reflections," click on the PDF and scroll to page 13.

8 June 2009

President & Founder of Firelight Grantee Girl Child Network Honored as 'CNN Hero'
A few days ago, CNN, CNN Headline News, CNN International, and CNN en Español premiered a feature story naming Betty Makoni—founder and president of Firelight grantee, Girl Child Network (GCN) in Zimbabwe—a 'CNN Hero' and drawing attention to her work "protecting the powerless". To view Betty's 'Heroes' page on CNN.com and watch her appearances on CNN News and 'Larry King Live,' click here.

12 May 2009

JOINT PRESS RELEASE
Firelight Welcomes New Global AIDS Coordinator, Urging Focus on Children
The Coalition on Children Affected by AIDS (CCABA), the Firelight Foundation, the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, The Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development, The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, Global Action for Children, the Health Psychology Unit, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, and the Human Sciences Research Council congratulate Dr. Eric Goosby on his nomination to lead PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, as the Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator.

30 Apr 2009

FIRELIGHT & GRANTEE FEDOMA IN THE NEWS
"NGO Fights for Disabled School Children," by Lameck Masina, Voice of America Online

11 Nov 2008

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
Q & A on Philanthropy, by Stephanie Strom, The New York Times

24 July 2008

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
“Santa Fe Cradle Tour: Santa Fe Businesses Raise Awareness and Funds in Support of Children Orphaned by AIDS in Africa Through Cradle Exhibition and Book Sales,” SantaFe.com

8 June 2008

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
“’Cradle’ Hopes to Nurture Africa,” by Dan Mayfield, Albuquerque Journal

3 June 2008

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
“Symbolizing a growing crisis in Africa,” by Jessica Adams, LocalIQ.com

31 May 2008

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
“Kids join hands in lesson on poverty and activism: Wood Gormley students learn about poverty as they create artwork for fundraiser exhibit,” by John Sena, The New Mexican

28 Feb 2008

PRESS RELEASE
Firelight Foundation Announces Peter Laugharn as New Executive Director

28 Nov 2007

PRESS RELEASE
Firelight Honored to Be Recognized as a ‘Wise Giver’ by Geneva Global & Profiled by Barron’s

28 Nov 2007

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
“Giving Wisely,” by Suzanne McGee, Barron’s Magazine

28 Nov 2007

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
“Wise Givers: Kerry Olson Brings Firelight to Children Orphaned by AIDS,” by Tim Ogden and Carrie Lauppe, BeyondPhilanthropy.org [article summary]