About Light - On
Nigerian non-profit founded on the belief that every child deserves love, opportunity, and a future free from emotional suffering.
WHO WE ARE
Built on a Single Powerful Belief
Light-On Children Wellbeing Foundation (LOF) was founded in 2023 with a single, powerful belief: every child deserves LOF — love, opportunity, and a future free from emotional suffering.
We are a Nigerian non-profit organization dedicated to improving the mental health, education, and overall wellbeing of children and young people. From school classrooms to community halls, LOF shows up where children are — creating safe spaces, offering support, and shining a light on what matters most: their emotional wellbeing.
Donate to a Program
Your contribution directly funds mental health education, sanitary pad distributions, skill-building workshops, and our flagship End of Year Party.
THE PROBLEM WE'RE SOLVING
Children Suffering in Silence
— Our Vision
A Nigeria where every child has access to mental health support and is empowered to thrive
Through community-driven programs, advocacy, and empowerment- delivered where children are.
— Our Mission
To improve the mental health, education, and wellbeing of children and young people.
Through community-driven programs, advocacy, and empowerment- delivered where children are.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Our Focus Areas
Mental Health Education
Community Support Programs
Advocacy & Partnerships
Youth Empowerment
How We Work
Our Five Core Pillars
Our Programs
Every LOF program is designed to create safe spaces, break stigma, and empower children and young people to thrive emotionally.
Mental Health Talks in Schools
What We Do
LOF delivers monthly mental health education sessions directly in schools. Our talks cover emotional awareness, coping strategies, anti-bullying, self-esteem, and how to seek help. We also provide parent education sessions to equip caregivers with the tools to support their children’s emotional wellbeing.
Who It Serves
Primary and secondary school students, as well as their parents and teachers, in underserved communities across Nigeria.
How It Works
- LOF partners with schools to schedule regular monthly sessions
- Trained facilitators deliver age-appropriate mental health workshops
- Parent and teacher sessions run alongside student talks
- Follow-up resources and referral pathways are provided where needed
Skill Acquisition
What We Do
LOF’s Skill Acquisition program equips young people with practical, income-generating skills.
From craft-making to digital literacy, we provide training that empowers youth to build confidence and create opportunities for themselves.
Who It Serves
Young people aged 13–25 in underserved communities, particularly those at risk of dropping out of school or lacking employment pathways.
How It Works
- LOF organizes skill-building workshops in partnership with local trainers and organizations
- Participants learn practical skills over a structured program period
- Mentorship and follow-up support help young people apply what they’ve learned
- The program is designed to build both skill and self-belief
Pad a Girl
Flagship Program
What We Do
Period poverty is a silent crisis keeping thousands of Nigerian girls out of school. LOF's Pad a Girl program provides free sanitary pads and comprehensive menstrual health education to girls in schools and communities. We break the stigma around menstruation and ensure that no girl misses school because of her period.
Who It Serves
Girls aged 10–18 in schools and communities, particularly in areas where access to sanitary products is limited or non-existent.
How It Works
- LOF distributes free sanitary pads directly to girls in schools and communities
- Each distribution includes menstrual health education — breaking myths, teaching hygiene, and building confidence
- Teachers and community leaders are engaged to sustain conversations beyond LOF visits
- The program tracks attendance impact to measure how many girls stay in school
When you support Pad a Girl, you keep a girl in school, in confidence, and on track for her future.
End of Year Party — Flagship Program
What We Do
Every December, LOF hosts its signature End of Year Party — a day-long celebration for children from underserved communities. For many of these children, this is the only celebration they experience all year. The party is entirely donor-sponsored, and every child goes home with gifts, a full meal, and the memory of being celebrated.
Who It Serves
Children from underserved communities, orphanages, and low-income families — the kids who are most often overlooked during the festive season.
How It Works
- Donors sponsor specific items: gifts, food, decorations, entertainment, and venue
- LOF coordinates logistics, volunteer teams, and community outreach to identify and invite children
- On the day, children enjoy food, music, games, performances, and gift-giving
- Every child receives at least one wrapped gift and a full meal
- The event creates a safe, joyful space where children feel seen, valued, and loved
What Your Sponsorship Covers
Gifts for children
- Meals and refreshments
- Entertainment and activities
- Venue and logistics
- Documentation and memories
Orphanage and Community Outreach
What We Do
LOF regularly visits orphanages and underserved communities to provide emotional support, essential supplies, recreational activities, and mental health awareness. These visits remind children that they are not forgotten and that someone cares.
Who It Serves
Children in orphanages and community homes, as well as families and young people in underserved and rural communities.
How It Works
- LOF plans and executes regular outreach visits to orphanages and community centers
- Each visit includes supply distributions, recreational activities, and mental health check-ins
- Volunteers engage directly with children through games, conversations, and mentoring
- Follow-up visits build ongoing relationships with communities
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Light-On Children Wellbeing Foundation (LOF) is a Nigerian non-profit dedicated to improvingthe mental health, education, and wellbeing of children and young people across communities