1 Dec 2011

ABC Features Firelight Foundation on World AIDS Day

From Different Corners of the World: Mothers Make A Difference

As a little girl living in the suburbs of Detroit in the 1960′s, I remember lying awake at night trying to wrap my head around the fact that many children around the world didn’t have what I had. I didn’t know what it meant to be truly hungry, to not be able to go to school, or to grow up without the loving care of my parents.

19 Aug 2010

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
Notes on the Road: The Fire Behind the Brand: Firelight Founder Kerry Olson

At seven years old, Kerry Olson was organizing fundraiser fairs in her backyard for humanitarian organizations complete with ring tosses and stuffed animal prizes. Today, she's the vibrant, passionate founder of Firelight Foundation, an organization based in Santa Cruz, California supporting children and communities impacted by HIV, AIDS and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.

1 July 2010

ADVISORY
Building on Success: Firelight Becomes a Public Charity

As we celebrate our tenth year of grantmaking, Firelight Foundation is taking the exciting step of incorporating as a public charity, building on the momentum of public support and recognition we have gained over the last decade.

4 April 2010

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
"Firelight Foundation offers grassroots support to those orphaned by AIDS," by John Sammon, The Santa Cruz Sentinel
"Our objective is to make the lives of these children bearable," said Rufaro Mutsau, founder of Ingalo Zomusa, a support group based in one of the poorest and most rural parts of her native Zimbabwe.

March

2010

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
"10 Minutes With Suzana Grego, Firelight Foundation," Funders Concerned About AIDS e-News
"Suzana shared with us how their [Firelight's] blend of communications and advocacy is advancing their outreach strategy and helping to build the profile and capacity of their grantee-partners."

13 March

2010

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
"It Is Never Too Late Until It Is," Jonathan Lewis' blog, I On Poverty
"Kerry Olson and Peter Laugharn run the Firelight Foundation which takes on the toughest problems in the toughest neighborhoods in the world. Defying the artificial metrics of scale and “efficient” leveraging, they provide high-touch, long-term and true neighborhood empowerment in Africa."

Spring

2010

FIRELIGHT IN THE NEWS
"Let's Ask Our Members: How Did You Become a Grants Manager?" GMN Examiner, Grants Managers Network
A feature on Scott Pietka, Firelight Grants Administrator.

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....

Sept 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]