Lighting Hope, Growing Futures
Since 2014 the Cahaya Asa Foundation has walked alongside children and low-income families with scholarships, reading houses and skills training, so that every hope has somewhere to grow.
Three Pillars We Hold To
We believe lasting change begins with education, literacy and a family's economic independence.
Children's Education
Keeping children from low-income families in school through scholarships and tutoring support.
Community Literacy
Bringing reading houses and literacy gardens that are open to every child in the neighbourhoods we serve.
Family Empowerment
Training mothers and young people in productive skills so families can stand on their own feet.
From a Donation to Real Change
The three main programmes we run all year with our volunteers and community partners.
Cahaya Scholarships
School fees, supplies and tutoring for primary and secondary students from low-income families.
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Asa Reading Houses
Community libraries with 4,000+ books, reading classes and creative activities every week.
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Stronger Together
Sewing, catering and digital marketing training for homemakers and young people who left school early.
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Every number below is a face, a name and a story that changed because a donor reached out.
Those Whose Hope Was Relit
Straight from the children and families our programmes reach.
“I nearly dropped out when my father fell ill. The Cahaya Scholarship let me carry on to my final year — and this year I got into university.”
“The children here finally have a comfortable place to read. Every afternoon the reading house is full — a sight we never used to see.”
“After the Stronger Together sewing course I opened an alterations service at home. What I earn now helps pay for both my children's schooling.”
Moving Forward Together
One Donation Today, a Thousand Hopes Tomorrow
From $5 you can give one child a month's worth of school supplies. Every report on how funds are used is published openly.