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Programs
The Firelight Foundation has selected the needs of children who are orphaned or affected by HIV/AIDS as its central focus. Our current geographic focus is sub-Saharan Africa, the epicenter of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
The Firelight Foundation is working to address this crisis through four areas of interrelated activities:
A special project, the Pen Pal
Program, has also been launched.
Grantmaking
Since its incorporation in 1999, Firelight has made more than 460
grant awards totaling approximately $5.6 million to 237 organizations
in 11 African countries and the U.S., UK, and Canada.
Public
Awareness and Donor Outreach
The Firelight Foundation is committed to raising the level of public awareness about the issue of HIV/AIDS and its impact on children, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. We seek to educate the public at large, in addition to encouraging donors at the corporate and individual level. The Foundation uses a variety of outreach efforts, including donor forums, group presentations, a youth Pen
Pal Program, and our web site.
The Firelight Foundation can accept donations from the public for our programs. If you would like to make a donation, please contact us to learn more.
Strategic
Alliances
The needs posed by the HIV/AIDS pandemic and its impact on the lives of children are immense. A sustainable solution will require more than any one organization's individual effort.
The Firelight Foundation therefore seeks to form strategic alliances with other groups who share a similar focus (philanthropic, educational, governmental, civic, and religious). These alliances allow groups like us to exchange information, problem-solve approaches, promote public awareness, leverage funds, and extend the impact of our individual efforts. The Firelight Foundation's role is to develop collaborations, encourage partnerships, and provide leadership on behalf of grantmakers when needed.
Fostering
Exchange
The Firelight Foundation helps strengthen community-based organizations by fostering the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and support among organizations in different geographical areas. These exchanges help community-based organizations with common goals or strategies find mentors, share findings, and create new partnerships.
For example, a group with experience in sexual abuse prevention may be put in touch with another group in a neighboring region that is just beginning to develop a program in this area. The Foundation's role is to facilitate the exchange by arranging introductions, providing resources needed for ongoing communication, and advocating for partnership whenever appropriate.
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