Our Causes – Lesedi the Light Foundation

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OUR FOUNDATION CAUSES

Our principles help us
ignite positive change in our communities

At Lesedi the Light Foundation we are dedicated to transforming lives and uplifting communities through our targeted initiatives. Our goals are targeted at empowering the most vulnerable with a key focus on sustainability ensuring at the end we have communities that can take care of themselves. See more about our Causes below.

Education Programs for Whistleblowers and communities for Physically or Mentally Abused and Traumatized Persons

We develop and implement educational programs aimed at raising awareness about the rights and support available for physically or mentally abused and traumatized whistleblowers and other individuals.
Collaborate with educational institutions, community centres, and healthcare facilities to deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions on recognizing, addressing, and preventing abuse and trauma to whistleblowers and community at large.
Provide resources and support for survivors of abuse, whistleblowers and trauma to access educational opportunities, including scholarships, vocational training, and counselling services.

Community Development for Poor and Needy Persons

We facilitate community-based projects that promote self-help, empowerment, capacity building, and skills development among impoverished and vulnerable populations. Working closely with local communities to identify their specific needs and priorities for development initiatives.
Provide of technical assistance, and resources to community-led projects aimed at addressing poverty, improving livelihoods, and enhancing overall well-being.

Anti-Poverty Initiatives

Promoting community-based projects:
- Establishing, identifying and supporting community-based projects that empower individuals, whistleblowers and families to lift themselves out of poverty through sustainable means.
- Fostering collaboration between community organizations, government agencies, and private sector partners to implement projects focused on income generation, resource management, and social empowerment.

Training and support for community-based projects:
- Offering training programs and capacity-building workshops for individuals involved in community-based projects, whistleblowers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for effective project management and implementation.
- Providing ongoing support and mentorship to community leaders and volunteers to ensure the success and sustainability of their initiatives.

Assistance to Emerging Micro Enterprises:
- Provide training, technical assistance, and mentorship to entrepreneurs from marginalized communities to enhance their capacity to start and manage microenterprises as well as to whistleblowers.
- Facilitate access to market opportunities, networking events, and business development resources to help microenterprises thrive in competitive markets while contributing to poverty alleviation efforts.