From 2014 to 2024, Light My Fire gave away over $500,000 in over 70 small grants ranging from $3000 to $5000. Three large grants were made from $25,000 to $50,000. Grants went to Uganda, Congo, Tanzania, Bolivia, Guatemala, Nepal, Israel, Burundi, South Sudan, Rwanda, Greece, Kenya, India, Mexico and Haiti. Multiple grants have been made in a number of these countries. Our Projects page details Light My Fire grants from 2014 through 2024.
Empowering women, even those at the margins of poverty, brings forth vital talent and energy. Since women spend 90 percent of their earned income on their families, as compared to 30 – 40 percent for men, empowering women also means family empowerment.
Empowering girls provides for the future. If girls achieve education beyond grammar school, the risk of poverty for the next generation declines exponentially.
If girls are educated about reproductive rights and trained about and treated for sexual abuse, violence against women decreases dramatically.
Funds Granted
In the developing world a small amount of money goes a long way and encourages women to step forward.
Development flourishes when resources are provided early to launch women’s and community activity, often leading to further funding from other donors.
