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CRADLE PROJECT

Benefitting Firelight Foundation

HIV/AIDS and poverty threaten the safety and survival of an estimated 48 million orphans and vulnerable children across Sub-Saharan Africa. Family and community members continue to struggle to provide for the increasing numbers of children in need. But this safety net is weakening as already meager resources are being stretched to the limit.

The Cradle Project, founded by Naomi Natale, is a fundraising art installation designed to draw attention to the plight of these children and to raise financial support for the community-based groups in Africa helping to feed, shelter, and educate vulnerable children.

Born in 2006, the Project culminated in an exhibition and online auction that started in June 2008. The Project mobilized hundreds of volunteers and to date has raised about $75,000.

Firelight Foundation was chosen as the sole beneficiary of funds raised by the Project because of our successful track record in making a real difference in children's lives. Every dollar raised from The Project is donated to Firelight to increase funding to community-based organizations working with vulnerable children and families in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Even though the exhibit and auction have ended, you can still get involved in The Project and support vulnerable children and families in Africa with your purchase of The Cradle Project Book.

We encourage you to learn more about The Cradle Project, our work, and the work of our grantee-partners. Please contact us with any comments or questions—your feedback is always welcome.

Thank you,

Kerry Olson
President and Founder
Firelight Foundation

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THE CRADLE PROJECT
BOOK

Seventy-six of the more than 500 cradles featured in the June 2008 exhibit and auction have been beautifully captured in The Cradle Project Book.

A stunning compilation of pieces from around the world, the book highlights the unique works of the Cradle Project artists who have crafted beauty and meaning out of scrap and recycled materials in honor of care-giving African community-based organizations.

The Cradle Project Book is available for purchase.