Bringing people together to end poverty for good.

We will give 30,000 vulnerable children and women in Kenya slums access to empowerment and brighter futures by 2030

Light and Hope Initiative is a Kenyan non-profit dedicated to empowering vulnerable children and women in Kenya.

About Light and Hope Initiative

Light and Hope is a Kenyan nonprofit working to empower and uplift vulnerable children and women in the slums of Kenya 1 billion children will live in Africa by 2055. This emphasizes the urgent need for our work and the significance of our mission. With such a vast number of children facing various challenges, including poverty, lack of access to education, and limited opportunities, our role in empowering these young lives becomes even more critical. Through our efforts, we believe that the key to a brighter future for Africa's

children lies in empowering the women who nurture and shape their lives every day. Empowering women is a catalyst for positive change, as it ripples through society, fostering stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities. Our focus on women's economic empowerment serves as a key pillar in our mission, as we believe that when we empower women, we empower the entire community, laying the foundation for a thriving and prosperous future for all.

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We give children and women in poverty the tools they need to create brighter futures for themselves and their communities. With the support of our donors and sponsors, children and women gain the skills and confidence they need to create promising futures free from poverty.

Our Team

It takes a dedicated team to attain our vision of holistic transformation. We are grateful for our Kenyan staff who work together in all aspects of our integrated ministries: such as teachers, social workers, community engagement officers, counselors, cooks and cleaners.

our leadership team

Zuma Cosmas

Founder and CEO

Brittany Washington

Partnership Manager

Our Board

Each member of our board loves the Lord; leads with compassion, integrity, and wisdom; and shares our desire to educate, empower, restore and redeem communities with Christ’s love.

Awad Elkarim Mohamed

Board and Advisory Board Member, Group Head of Internal Audit, Global Audit Consultant, Anti-Corruption Specialist

Naila Moloo

Technology enthusiast focusing on climate solutions through flexible solar cells with nanomaterials and bioplastics from duckweed. Author "Chronicles of Illusions" novel

Alicia Muhammad, Ph.D.

Global Language Consultancy providing excellent Business English language learning coaching to international executive business leaders and their organizations