The Candlelight Foundation
A Haven
For Development.
Our initiatives bridge the gap between profound deprivation and sustained self-sufficiency, concentrating on masculine well-being, trade expertise, and physical health.
Our Presence in Surulere
Trade expertise, masculine well-being workshops, and our nutritional initiatives.
Creating Enduring Transformation
Comprehensive investment in individuals facing complex poverty and severe deprivation.
Neighborhood Investment
Immediate assistance for community members enduring multifaceted economic hardship and profound scarcity, bringing back self-worth through dedicated attention.
Learning & Housing
We supply 18 tuition grants and operate 1 dedicated residence for young males (currently housing 7, with a 16-person capacity) to provide a development haven.
Trade Expertise
Emphasizing carpentry, tech literacy, and artisan skills to move from economic vulnerability to professional and financial self-sufficiency.
Mae’s Community Kitchen
Providing daily sustenance to those facing extreme lack within Surulere. We provide highly nutritious meals at a cost of ₦2,200 each, reaching thousands in our community thus far.
Support the KitchenAvenues to Craftsmanship
Training focuses on artisan abilities such as carpentry and technological proficiency, preparing participants for economic self-reliance. Currently supporting 18 vulnerable individuals with comprehensive scholarships and accommodation at an annual investment of ₦1,350,000 per person.
Sponsor a StudentThe Rejuvenated Man
A specialized developmental hub dedicated to male well-being. This program provides mentoring opportunities where men guide their peers and younger males to navigate societal challenges and cultivate integrity.
Become a Mentor