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

Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation and GTT Foundation, in partnership with Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF), have set up the second Lighthouse in Kalyan-Dombivali

The Lighthouse Communities Foundation announces the launch of its second center in Ambivali-KDMC, generously supported by RBL Bank Ltd. This initiative, spearheaded by Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation, GTT Foundation, and Lighthouse Communities Foundation,...

DVET and SEEID, in partnership with eClerx Services Limited and Lighthouse Communities Foundation, set up the first Mumbai Lighthouse at ITI, Mulund

Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department (SEEID) and Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET) in partnership with eClerx Services Ltd. and Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF), launched the first Mumbai Lighthouse at ITI,...

Kaushalyam – Youth and Business Growing Together

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation is embarking on a large scale, demand-led, livelihood maximisation project to connect the youth of Pimpri-Chinchwad with suitable jobs. Youth in Pimpri Chinchwad will gain access to livelihoods through credible information,...

Vanderlande India’s Managing Director, Mr. Reinoud Selback, Visits Kasba Peth Lighthouse

On 31 October 2023, Mr. Reinoud Selback, the Managing Director of Vanderlande India, visited Kasba Peth Lighthouse. During his visit, he actively engaged in various Foundation course activities. Lighthouse youth shared...

Dombivli Lighthouse Hosts Inaugural NGO Meet

Dombivli Lighthouse organised its first NGO meet, bringing together 30 NGOs from the Kalyan-Dombivli area. The event was graced by eminent guests, including Mr. Chandrakant Jagtap, Assistant Commissioner of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (F ward), Dr. Arun...

Symbiosis Skill University’s First Full-Stack JAVA Batch Begins at Yerawada Lighthouse

Symbiosis Skill University launched its inaugural full-stack JAVA program at Yerawada Lighthouse, welcoming its first batch. Selected from Yerawada, Wadgaonsheri, Hadapsar, Pimpri, and Wanawadi Lighthouses, the 25 youth underwent a rigorous selection process. Upon...

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...

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

Turning Struggles into Strength: Kabita’s Story of Perseverance

Kabita, a determined 25-year-old from Kudiari, Jatni, understands hardship well. Living in a rented house with her parents and brother, Kabita's family has faced financial struggles. Her father, a daily laborer, and mother, a homemaker, have tirelessly strived to...

Kalyani Behera’s Quest for a Brighter Future

Kalyani Behera, a resilient 23-year-old from Ramachandra Pur Bazar, Jatni, faced countless challenges growing up in poverty. Despite her family's financial struggles, her desire for education never faded, and she held onto her dream of education. Becoming the first in...

Sharad’s Journey from Struggle to Success in the Hospitality Industry

Sharad, a 23-year-old living in Dwarka Mod with his family of four, knew hardship intimately. His father's earnings as a driver barely sustained them, while his mother manages the household. With a sister aspiring for a hospitality course like him, Sharad is...

Lighthouse Staff’s Inspiring Encounter with Lighthouse Youth at Work

"Today, after office, I visited Pete's Deli, Hauz Khas in Delhi. To my surprise, I met one of our students named Shweta Singh from Office Executive batch number 9. When she recognised me, she proudly approached and spoke to me. I also got to talk to the cafe owner,...

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...

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

Cofounder and Chairman, Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Ruchi Mathur

Cofounder and Vice Chairperson, Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Ashwini Malhotra

Managing Director, Weikfield Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Pradeep Bhargava

Former Director, Cummins India Ltd

Rajan Navani

Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies

Pervin Varma

Trustee – CRY

Malini Thadani

Director, Access Development Services

Ujwal Thakar

Chairman, Educate Girls

Rajnish Kumar

Ex-Chairman SBI

 

Vinatha Nathan

Operating Officer, Vice President and General Manager, Ametek. Inc

Our Board of Directors

Dr. Ganesh Natarajan

Chairman & Cofounder, Lighthouse Communities Foundation

 

Ruchi Mathur

Cofounder and Vice Chairperson, Lighthouse Communities Foundation

 

Ashwini Malhotra

Managing Director, Weikfield Foods Pvt. Ltd.

 

Pradeep Bhargava

Former Director, Cummins India Ltd

 

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

Operating Officer, Vice President and General Manager, Ametek. Inc

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.