A Million Livelihoods

Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF) is on a mission to build empowered communities through life-skills, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for a million disadvantaged youth across India.

A Million Livelihoods

Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF) is on a mission to build empowered communities through life-skills, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for a million disadvantaged youth across India.

Latest News

PCMC Signs MoU With Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation entered into a MoU [Memorandum of Understanding] with Lighthouse Communities Foundation for setting up of World Of Work (WoW) centres in the city under the aegis of the Global Opportunity Youth Network [GOYN]. GOYN is a global...

Lighthouse Youth Secure Promising Future at Saksoft: Celebrating Their Success!

We are thrilled to announce some exciting news! Three exceptionally talented young individuals from Lighthouse have recently joined Saksoft (an IT - MNC) as Trainees on June 29th. Please join us in congratulating Pooja Chowdhary from Bhavanipeth, Omkar Labteshwar from...

Vanderlande’s CFO Astrid van Druten and Executive Director Albert Hoekman visit Kasbapeth Lighthouse

Vanderlande's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ms. Astrid van Druten, and Executive Director Group Finance & Accounting, Mr. Albert Hoekman, recently visited the Kasbapeth Lighthouse. During their visit, they interacted with the Lighthouse youth and listened to...

Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil Inspires Young Entrepreneurs at Warje Lighthouse Event

Honorable Chandrakant Patil, the Guardian Minister and Minister of Technical Education for Maharashtra, recently visited the Warje Lighthouse. The Lighthouse served as a platform for aspiring young entrepreneurs to showcase their skills and talents through stalls set...

Principal Global Services’ Global CHRO and Senior Management Visit Chandanagar Lighthouse to Witness Empowerment of Youth

On Monday, 17th April, the Chandanagar Lighthouse in Hyderabad was honored to host Mr. Jon Couture, global CHRO and Head of Principal Global Services (PGS), along with two other senior management individuals and Neha Deosthale from PGS. The team received a warm...

IDFC FIRST Bank Supports Junoon EDP’s Fourth Cohort to Empower Aspiring Entrepreneurs

On March 31, 2023, Junoon EDP launched its 4th Cohort in Pimpri with the support of IDFC FIRST Bank, offering a Business Basic Skill Training program led by Ninad Deshpande and Anand Desai from Dheya. The program shortlisted 12 candidates from various trades,...

Lighthouse Youth Excel in Customer Service Roles: Hired by Synergy Infosystems for Banking Process

16 Lighthouse youth were recently hired by Synergy Infosystems (BPO) in Chinchwad for customer service roles in the banking process. These talented young people completed the office executive course from Lighthouse and have been excelling in their roles for the last...

Lighthouse Skilling Centre Launches in Hyderabad, Offering Vocational Programs to Transform Underserved Youth

The Lighthouse Skilling Centre in Chandanagar, Hyderabad is now officially launched! Thanks to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF), and Principal Global Services (PGS), underserved youth from the area will now...

Anita Bhatia, UN Deputy Executive Director, discusses the urgent need for gender equality at Gokhale Institute session

Gender equality is a crucial issue that needs to be addressed in today's world. This was the topic of discussion at the super session held at the Gokhale Institute, Pune on 05 April, 2023. Anita Bhatia, Deputy Executive Director for United Nations Coordination,...

Pimpri Lighthouse celebrates second anniversary, empowering underserved youth through education and employment

The Pimpri Lighthouse, a hope for underserved youth, was launched in March 2021 with the support of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and Atlas Copco. With the guidance of PCMC and the assistance of Atlas Copco, the Lighthouse has been able to make a positive...

Our vision

 

Our vision

Underserved youth realising their full potential through sustained livelihoods and good citizenship.

We envision a future India where youth from low income households thrive

The youth of India are its future. Millions of young people are struggling to build better lives for themselves and their families. COVID-19 pandemic has further pushed low-income communities into extreme poverty. We are on a mission to change that by enabling sustainable and prosperous livelihoods.

Making a difference

Making a difference

Impact of Our Work

Lighthouses guiding youth towards full potential

Lighthouses guiding youth towards full potential

Slum communities covered

Youth enrolled in the livelihood journey

Youth completed training or placed after Foundation Course

Youth are placed/self employed

Youth opted for higher education

%

Youth who are placed, are still at work post one year

Slum communities covered

Youth enrolled in livelihood journey

Youth completed training or placed after Foundation Course

Youth are placed/self employed

Youth opted for higher education

%

Youth who are placed, are still at work post one year

Success Stories

Overcoming Adversity to Become the Sole Provider for Her Family

Sangita Rajbhar, a 33-year-old from a Pimpri slum, faced adversity after losing her husband to COVID-19, leaving her as the sole provider for her two children. With her father working as a farmer and her mother a homemaker, Sangita's life took a challenging turn....

Ranu: Defying Odds and Shining Brightly Through Challenges as a Single Mother

Meet Ranu, a brave 34-year-old woman residing in the Nabin Nagar slum of Bhubaneswar. Despite encountering numerous challenges, she has shown remarkable strength in facing the world. As a single mother, she courageously embraced the responsibilities that accompanied...

Transformative Power of Education: Rani Bhondawe’s Journey from Domestic Worker to Nursing Assistant

International Nurses Day is a day that honors the contribution and dedication of nurses around the world. These healthcare professionals work tirelessly to provide compassionate care to patients and support to doctors and other healthcare professionals. On this...

Celebrating Aasiya’s 4th Work Anniversary: A Story of Resilience, Perseverance, and Making a Positive Difference in the Community

Aasiya, a former student of Lighthouse, who now works as an Outreach Support cum Data Executive at Lighthouse Communities Foundation. Today, we celebrate her 4th work anniversary with heartfelt congratulations. From an early age, Aasiya's family struggled with...

Turning Obstacles into Opportunities: The Incredible Story of Nilima’s Rise to Success

Nilima's journey has been one of incredible hardship and struggle. After completing grade 10, she was denied the opportunity to continue her education by her parents, leaving her with little choice but to marry at the age of 20. Her hopes of a better life were soon...

Finding diamonds in the rough: The empowering journey of a woman who refused to be broken

Ashwini's life has been a tumultuous journey, one filled with unimaginable pain and heartache. At the tender age of 18, she entered into marriage, and soon after, she became a mother to two beautiful boys. Life seemed perfect, but little did she know that fate had...

About us

Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Lighthouse Communities Foundation is a beacon of hope and opportunities for youth from low-income households to make their dream of a better life, a reality. Our flagship program, the Lighthouse fosters agency, skills, and workplace competencies in youth, makes them employable and enables them to get employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

About us

Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Lighthouse Communities Foundation is a beacon of hope and opportunities for youth from low-income households to make their dream of a better life, a reality. Our flagship program, the Lighthouse fosters agency, skills, and workplace competencies in youth, makes them employable and enables them to get employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Our Board of Directors

Dr. Ganesh Natarajan

Chairman, Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Ruchi Mathur

Director & CEO, Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Ashwini Malhotra

Managing Director, Weikfield Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Pradeep Bhargava

Independent Director, Persistent Systems

Rajan Navani

Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies

Pervin Varma

Trustee – CRY

Malini Thadani

Senior Advisor, FTI Consulting

Ujwal Thakar

Chairman – Educate Girls

Rajnish Kumar

Ex Chairman SBI

Vinatha Nathan

Sr. Payments Leader, Crane Payment Innovations

Our Board of Directors

Dr. Ganesh Natarajan

Chairman, Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Ruchi Mathur

Director & CEO, Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Ashwini Malhotra

Managing Director, Weikfield Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Pradeep Bhargava

Independent Director, Persistent Systems

Rajan Navani

Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies

Pervin Varma

Trustee – CRY

Malini Thadani

Senior Advisor, FTI Consulting

Ujwal Thakar

Chairman – Educate Girls

Rajnish Kumar

Ex Chairman SBI

Vinatha Nathan

Sr. Payments Leader, Crane Payment Innovations

Our Partners

We work together in a unique Public-Private partnership with government, corporates, nonprofits and citizens. This pioneering collective action model ensures that each partner plays a specific role in achieving the goals.

Government Partners

Donor Partners

Placement Partners

Global Partners

Ecosystem Partners

Government Partners

Donor Partners

Placement Partners

Global Partners

Ecosystem Partners

City-Specific Programs

As part of our other social transformation initiatives, we are implementing a large-scale program for livelihoods (Global Opportunity Youth Network, Pune), digital empowerment for low-income citizens and quality education in public schools.

Pune City Connect

Celebrating 5 years of communities transformation

Lighthouse Communities started its first initiative in Pune, Maharashtra in partnership with Pune Municipal Corporation. We operate in Pune with a vision of “Sampoorna Pune” (Pune Fulfilled) and work with youth through the Lighthouses while also identifying further opportunities through the Aspen Institute “Global Opportunity Youth Network” partnership.

We also have a comprehensive Digital Empowerment initiative, inspired by the Prime Minister’s National Digital Literacy Mission to make one person in every family digitally empowered. We have been facilitating holistic Education through the “Shikshak Sahyogi” or Teacher Mentor program as well as the “Models of Excellence” program that aims to take Social Emotional Learning across PMC schools.

Pune City Connect

Pune City Connect

Celebrating 5 years of communities transformation

Lighthouse Communities started its first initiative in Pune, Maharashtra in partnership with Pune Municipal Corporation. We operate in Pune with a vision of “Sampoorna Pune” (Pune Fulfilled) and work with youth through the Lighthouses while also identifying further opportunities through the Aspen Institute “Global Opportunity Youth Network” partnership.

We also have a comprehensive Digital Empowerment initiative, inspired by the Prime Minister’s National Digital Literacy Mission to make one person in every family digitally empowered. We have been facilitating holistic Education through the “Shikshak Sahyogi” or Teacher Mentor program as well as the “Models of Excellence” program that aims to take Social Emotional Learning across PMC schools.