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

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...

DSEU Lighthouse, Kalkaji

https://youtu.be/9TM8eHAmebs?feature=shared  

Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates ‘lighthouse’ in old Delhi’s Matia Mahal

https://www.newsdrum.in/national/arvind-kejriwal-inaugurates-lighthouse-in-old-delhis-matia-mahal-1518480

Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates third Light House Skill Center in Delhi

https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/arvind-kejriwal-inaugurates-third-light-house-skill-center-in-delhi-101697000793890.html

Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates ‘lighthouse’ in Old Delhi’s Matia Mahal

https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2023/10/10/des84-dl-kejriwal-ld-lighthouse.html

Kejriwal inaugurates lighthouse at Matia Mahal

https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/state-editions/kejriwal-inaugurates-lighthouse-at-matia-mahal.html

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Inaugurates DSEU Lighthouse, Matia Mahal

We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the DSEU- Lighthouse, Matia Mahal, on the 10th of October 2023. The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Honorable Delhi Chief Minister, Shri Arvind Kejriwal, and Ms. Atishi, the Honorable Minister of Training...

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

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...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Inaugurates DSEU Lighthouse, Matia Mahal

We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the DSEU- Lighthouse, Matia Mahal, on the 10th of October 2023. The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Honorable Delhi Chief Minister, Shri Arvind Kejriwal, and Ms. Atishi, the Honorable Minister of Training...

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...

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

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.