Founded in 2020, Shining Light Galway is a group of committed local residents who have come together to provide voluntary assistance to minority groups affected by poverty, particularly people living in Direct Provision. We are tackling issues through direct actions such as the delivery of food rescued from waste (in conjunction with Food Cloud), redistribution of unwanted furniture items, free books for children, support with mental health needs and any other type of advice or assistance we can provide to marginalised people.
We enjoy what we do, and as we do it off our back. We are active on a daily basis. We are doing our best. We would like people to volunteer with us. However, if you cannot, we would be grateful if you could please donate. Please share our page and share our work, as it would definitely help.
Vusi ThabetheCo-Founder and Coordinator “It is a way to be involved in the community by giving back.”
John OladipoCo-Founder and Treasurer “As a founding member of SLG, my main motivation at the beginning was both the clear gap in the city for a directly/personally linked organisation to the people in DP centres & also fuelled by the motivation of my fellow founding members to make a difference.”
Irma JoyceSecretary and Communications Assistant “Caring and helping makes me feel good, like I am doing what I was always meant to do, my purpose, and there’s nothing greater than a smile of gratitude, especially from a child!”
Sharon AwanborWebsite Manger and Social Media Manger “Shining Light Galway’s commitment to having a good influence on our community inspires me. The ability to contribute to such a purpose-driven organisation, where compassion and assistance are prioritised, drives me greatly. I am delighted to contribute my abilities and enthusiasm to your cause of providing hope and aid to people in need.”
Pamela Mncube-ZokliSecretary and Joint coordinator It’s a wonderful fit in terms of morals, highlighting the challenges that immigrants face and attempting to overcome them.Being part of the Galway community and how we can help.I felt that I could improve the job that the group was doing with the talents that I already had.
Nike AwoyemiChildren's Wellbeing Coordinator “My motivation for my continued role at SLG, is to create a safe and open space for young migrants to gain a sense of belonging and identity through the provision of positive youth activities around well-being.”
Vusi Thabethe, Chair and co-founder of community group Shining Light Galway, has walked from Galway to Dublin for six days, setting off on Friday 6 August and arriving Wednesday 11 …
Vusi Thabethe, of community group Shining Light Galway, will walk from Galway to Dublin, setting off this Friday (6th August), to protest the appalling conditions suffered by people living in …
Shining Light Galway’s CEO Vusi Thabethe writes: Just last week I could not sleep thinking about all those people living in Direct Provision. I thought about how difficult it must …
