Our Projects
Our work is driven by one word and that word is love - love for our merciful Creator and for the most vulnerable of His creation, the orphans. Our mission is to build beautiful homes and futures for them, focusing on areas that are affected by natural disaster, poverty and war. We began with one home in Aceh, Indonesia supporting 50 orphans and now we are in 11 countries impacting/building the lives of almost 1000 children.
Be the Light
We believe that there is light in every human heart. Many supporters have come up with their own ideas to help generate awareness and funds for our cause. Manifest your own light in a way that brings joy and satisfaction to your heart - you too can be a GiveLighter.
Donate Now
Your contribution will enable us to provide the best education, a loving family and a place where children can grow with a strong sense of identity and belonging. Even a little bit goes a long way: $50 pays for a month of school, $100 provides a special dinner for the entire home, $360 sponsors a child's meal for the whole year. All proceeds go to the initiative of your choosing.
Dian Alyan, CEO/Founder
Successful career in Procter Gamble managing many of its global brands. Lost 40 of her relatives and friends during the tsunami. This personal loss compelled her to establish GiveLight Foundation with the mission to help orphans globally. Today, GiveLight is supporting close to 1000 orphans in 11 countries. Recipient of several humanitarian awards and a Public speaker. Appeared on Television, Magazine and Radio Talk in Indonesia.
Story of Dian Alyan
Founder of GiveLight
A vision to rebuild a future emerged just a few weeks after the December 26, 2004 Asia Tsunami. Our first home in Aceh, Indonesia became a reality only a year later and it serves as a sanctuary for children traumatized by that tragedy. 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.
Our Visit to Fatih Center, Istanbul
The Fatih Center in Istanbul, provides for a safe, loving space where our children can come after school to learn English, Arabic, Turkish, Drama and Music. It is a collaboration between GiveLight and Hanan Foundation, which started a few years ago and in total we are helping 120 Syrian orphans. Recently, our board member, Johann and his family visited the center.
Graduating for GiveLight
Sonya Maharaj has been volunteering for Givelight since the age of 11. She was very passionate about our cause and exhibited a strong drive to make an impact in the lives of our children, when she herself was still a child. Fast forward, she recently graduated from University of Texas with Magna Cum Laude majoring in Marketing. She held a graduation party for forty of her friends and dedicated her special day to honor our children. In lieu of gifts, she asked her friends to donate to GiveLight and was able to generate enough funds to feed seventy children for the whole week!!
Now Hiring - Office Administrator
GiveLight Foundation is currently seeking a qualified Part-time Office Admin for 20-25 hours per week (5 hours a day). This position is a paid part-time addition to our staff team.
Reflection from Morocco
Recently, a team of volunteers from Salesforce went to our home in Oujda. In four days, they were able to do arts and crafts, computer lab setup, internet tutorials, cookie baking and decoration, games, Kung Fu, dancing and ultimately creating memories that will last a lifetime. Ansa Obaid shares her reflection with GiveLight team.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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Feb
25
Dinner at Mirchi Cafe
Dublin, CA
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Feb
29
Indo Feast!
Dublin, CA
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Mar
8
Books of Light with Kamran Pasha
San Francisco, CA
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Mar
14
Fundraiser for Home in Pakistan
Sacramento, CA
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Jun
Family Bike Ride!
San Francisco, CA
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Employee Matching
Special thanks to the following companies supporting GiveLight Foundation through their employee match program: Abbott, Adobe, AllState, American Express, Applied Material, Boeing, Cisco, Clorox, Dell, Disney, eBay, Elrepco, ePocrates, GE, Global Impact, Google, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intuit, Juniper, Just Give, Kaiser Permanente, LinkedIn, Mentor Graphics, Microsoft, Netflix, Network for Good, Nintendo, Nvidia, Oracle, OF Foundation, Orange County Community, Qualcomm, Salesforce, SAP, SEI Giving Fund, ServiceNow, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Silver Lake Technology, Synopsys, Tenet Healthcare, The Benevity, TMobile, Toyota Motor Foundation, Twitter, United Way, VISA, VMware, Wells Fargo and Yahoo.
Your employer may match too! Find out how.
Our Address
GiveLight Foundation
1879 Lundy Avenue
Suite 226
San Jose, CA 95131
Contact Us
408-809-5798