Make it Happen Monday
Our weekly partner spotlight. This week we take a look at Justice for Children Trust, JCT, in Harare, Zimbabwe. JCT is making it happen by providing free legal services to minors, teaching children...
View ArticleTake it Forward Tuesday
A weekly NewsFlash with timely tips, news, resources, and ideas to help African communities take it forward! In this week’s NewsFlash we are sharing some information on a 21st century learning...
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Our weekly partner spotlight. This week we take a look at Shingirirai Trust in Harare, Zimbabwe. Shingirirai Trust is making it happen by providing an educational environment for children to develop...
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Our weekly partner spotlight. This week we take a look at Kwa Wazee in Kagera, Tanzania. Kwa Wazee is making it happen by providing support groups for grandmothers and children as well as stopping...
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Our weekly partner spotlight. This week we take a look at Jerusalem Children and Community Development Organization, JeCCDO, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. One of the oldest indigenous organizations in...
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Our weekly partner spotlight. This week we take a look at Lupwa Lwabumi Trust, LLT, in Lusaka, Zambia. LLT is making it happen by strengthening vulnerable families and enhancing their care and support...
View ArticleInnovating Education, Protecting Children in Malawi and Tanzania
We’re excited to announce our most recent grants, awarding $204,000 to 15 community organizations supporting children and families in Africa! These grants focus on education and resilience initiatives...
View ArticleCommunity-driven innovations in early learning in Tanzania: Opportunities,...
Photo: Children learn through play at an ECD center started by Safina Women’s Association near Morogoro, Tanzania Firelight has long believed that community organizations are incredibly well placed to...
View ArticleEngaging children in community mapping and other participatory methodologies
Firelight’s Resilience Initiative provides funding and capacity building support to grassroots organizations in Tanzania working to ensure children realize the fulfillment of their rights and their...
View ArticleFrom Despair to Hope: the story of Neema Lucas from Shinyanga, Tanzania
Imagine that you are a 15-year-old girl married to a 37-year-old man. As a young girl, you grew up dreaming of becoming a teacher, but this hope shattered when your parents forced you to drop out of...
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