Our Projects
Our work is driven by the love for our merciful Creator and the desire to help vulnerable orphans around the world. We build beautiful homes and futures for them, focusing on areas that are affected by natural disasters, poverty, and war. We began with one home in Indonesia and are now in 12 countries, supporting more than 1,000 children.
Be the Light
There is light in every human heart. Manifest your own light for the benefit of our children. Become one of many Givelighters to help generate awareness and funds for our mission.
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Your contribution enables us to provide a loving family, the best education, and a place to call home. $30 pays for a month of warm meals, $50 pays for clothes and tuition, $100 provides a special dinner or outing, $1,000 fully supports a child the whole year. You decide the level of your investment in a child's life.
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Dian Alyan, CEO/Founder
Dian Alyan has lived a richly rewarding global life as a brilliant student, world traveler, and highly successful executive at Procter & Gamble. After losing 40 relatives in the 2004 tsunami, she established GiveLight Foundation with a mission to uplift the lives of orphans worldwide. What began as one home for 50 children has now expanded to support over 1,000 orphans in 11 countries globally. Dian's work has garnered humanitarian and leadership awards; speaking engagements at prominent universities, Fortune 500 companies, podcasts, radio and television programs; and articles in major publications such as Newsweek and Huffington Post.
Story of Dian Alyan
Founder of GiveLight
A vision to rebuild a future emerged just a few weeks after the tragic December 26, 2004, Asia Tsunami. Our first home in Aceh, Indonesia became a reality just one year later, serving as a sanctuary for children traumatized by the tsunami. We have been expanding globally ever since, reaching Pakistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Morocco and more. Join us in our efforts to give light and love to as many children around the globe as possible.
Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcast
Founder of GiveLight
Our founder, Dian Alyan was featured in a recent P&G Alumni Podcast - "Learning from Leaders."
You all have been sharing your blessings with our children throughout the years by bringing smiles to their faces. For that, we are so immensely grateful as it has enabled us to provide happy moments like having a pizza parties for them.
Thank you for your love and support. May you and your family be blessed for the kindness and generosity.
Request for Proposal Process
GiveLight Foundation is inviting qualified organizations to apply for grant partnerships to expand our mission. Let’s work together to create beautiful futures for more orphans around the world. Here’s the process.
"A Love Letter to GL Children" by Humera Nawaz
2021 was the year I was going to turn 50 and take a long-awaited trip to Greece and the islands. As it happened, 2021 started with much uncertainty due to the lingering presence of Covid 19. We were all still working from home and praying for protection and relief from the pandemic for our families, friends, and people around the world.
An Interview With Our Founder
Our founder, Dian Alyan was featured in a recent P&G Alumni Podcast - "Learnings from Leaders.” We hope her story will inspire you.
Ramadan & Eid 2021
In a nutshell, the month of Ramadan is a time of introspection, self-reflection, family, community, and an increase in acts of worship, such as charity and being more compassionate.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Due to rising concerns about COVID-19 exposure and spread, we have decided to postpone all upcoming events. We will announce new dates once the danger has subsided and matters have returned to normal. May God protect us all.
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GiveLight Foundation
1879 Lundy Avenue
Suite 226
San Jose, CA 95131
Contact Us
408-809-5798