Light for Children

Light for Children
Full Name of Organisations:
Light for Children
LIFOC
Type of Organisation/Group:
Postal Address:
P O BOX KS 740
Physical Address (landmark):
OGYAM
Telephone:
0202306985
Email:
mike@lightforchildren.com
Head of Organisation/Group:
Mike Owusu Gyimah
Contact Person's Name & Position:
Mike Owusu Gyimah
Contact Person's Phone:
0202306985
Organisation Description:

Mission Statement
Leading vulnerable persons and communities to overcome development challenges in a world of hope and tolerance
Objectives:
1. To increase adolescent personal safety skills to prevent sexual abuse
2. To increase support provided to adolescents by the government in the areas of health and education
3. To assist national efforts aimed at improving the socio-economic and health status of the populace.
4. To contribute to national efforts at reducing infectious diseases, including TB, and their effects on Ghanaians through behaviour change communication, care and support for infected and affected persons.
5. To provide technical support and service to local government authorities and the private sector on issues relating to the capacity development in environmental issues, agriculture, natural resources, health, education, water and sanitation.
6. To contribute to policy enhancement and good governance at local and national levels for the fulfilment of the rights of children.

Organisation Registration Number:
G-20,913
Organisation Registration Date:
12/06/2007
Dept. of Social Welfare Registration Number:
DSW 4048
Year of Commencement of Operations:
2007
Annual Budget:
$50,000
Main Funding Sources (tick as many as applies):
Membership Dues, Donor Funding, Private Funds
Thematic Focus:
Education, Girls and Young Women, Health and Safety, Human Rights and Law Enforcement, Participation in Society
Region:
Ashanti, Greater Accra, Northern