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We envisage a society where empowered beneficiaries become self-reliant leaders, contributing positively to the development of their communities and shaping a thriving and equitable future for generations to come.
Since 2021, BLP has held special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), enabling us to contribute to global discussions and shape policies for sustainable development.
To foster community initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States through strategic partnerships by empowering communities to drive Sustainable development through livelihood support, sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, and energy access for a resilient and equitable future for all.
Bright Light Projects (BLP) was founded in 2012 through a musical solidarity collaboration, Houston Against Violence,” written and directed by Jerry Cleo (DJ SKEEPEER). Emerging amid the Boko Haram attacks in Africa and the Boston Marathon Bombing, this project, endorsed by Houston Mayor Annise Parker, united 28 artists from 25 countries to denounce violence and champion peace. Through the power of music, BLP harnessed creativity to spark social change and lay the groundwork for sustainable development.
“Empowering Communities, Advancing Sustainable Development”
BLP supports and conducts non-partisan initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and African Union’s Agenda 2063 in the following domains: Skills Development (Vocational & Livelihood Support).
Focus: Leadership and mentorship for adolescent Youths in Junior, Senior Secondary and high Schools ages 12-19. Empower, Educate, and Energize Youths
This program brings together youths from all African countries and other with African roots in the Caribbean especially,
Youths are educated, inspired and empowered with information
Focus: Provide livelihood subsistence and support to caregivers and parents of BLP beneficiaries to ensure they understand the long term objectives of BLP’s programs and also support their beneficiaries ensuring sustainability
Focus: Skills development, entrepreneurship and mentorship for Young men ages 18 - 25 Second chance education, reintegration of young men into society torn apart by difficulties
Girls Shall Rise is a flagship program by Bright Light Projects with focus on providing educational support, skills training and advocacy for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) specifically violence against women and children,
Commercial Sex workers, and other vulnerable girls and women. GSR has achieved major milestones in transforming the lives of women and young girls in local communities in Sierra Leone. This is an opportunity for BLP to showcase it’s model on GBV advocacy, policies and programs and impact in line with any National GBV guidelines during the Generation Equality Forum scheduled for June 30 – July 2, 2021 in Paris.
