Lighthouse Foundation - the organisation

A donation to the Lighthouse Foundation will provide essential funding. You can make a donation to support the overall efforts of the Foundation and contribute to the successful continuation of our projects. Sustainable development takes time - and needs a financial basis for the implementation of new ideas.
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Lotseninsel Schleimünde

Die Lighthouse Foundation hat im Herbst 2008 die Lotseninsel an der Mündung der Ostseeförde Schlei erworben, um sie auch weiterhin für die Allgemeinheit zu erhalten. Die Lotseninsel Schleimünde soll ein Beispiel für die umweltgerechte Nutzung und gleichzeitig dauerhafte Erhaltung eines einmaligen und kulturell bedeutsamen Ortes in der Region geben.
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India: Mangrove Restauration & Ecology in Tamil Nadu

Since 2005 MANGREEN promotes the reforestation of mangroves at the coastal area of Tamil Nadu. In collaboration with the coastal communities more than 15.000 seedlings have been planted. 5.000 students and their teachers have participated in this activities. The project goes on. In many areas it is impossible to avoid using the productive and sensitive forests because the lagoons and shallow water occupied by mangroves form the basis of many villages in tropical coastal areas. In future therefore, the restoration of this habitat and its sustainable use through integrated management will be of particular importance.
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Kenya: Perspectives for the Fisherfolk at the Kenyan South Coast

The fishing waters that suffer especially from over-fishing are those near the beach, the reef parallel to the coast, and the lagoon formed by the reef. The lagoon is easy to reach and can also be safely fished using a dug-out canoe. Those who have no canoe hunt with a spear for fish. However, to fish outside the reef for prawns, tuna or shark one must have a more seaworthy boat. A traditional dhow and adequate equipment form a solution. A precondition is sufficient training for the fishermen and expierience to enhance safety at sea. We are going to support the local fishermen's plan.
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Panama: Sustainable Use of Marine Recources in Kuna Yala

Kuna Yala (“Land of the Kuna”) is a semi-autonomous, indigenous region in the North of Panama and BALU UALA is a kuna non-profit organization, dedicated to helping communities manage their resources sustainably. BALU UALA aims to inform people so they can understand the problems, to undertake research targeted at resource management and to support communities in how to sustainably use their natural resources. For their work, BALU UALA needs a multi-purpose boat as the project area is spacious and consists of more than 360 islands.
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Indien: Mangroven und Umweltbildung in Tamil Nadu

Seit 2005 hat das Projekt MANGREEN die Aufforstung der Mangroven an der Küste des indischen Bundesstaates Tamil Nadu vorangetrieben. Gemeinsam mit den Küstenbewohnern sind mehr als 15.000 Setzlinge gepflanzt worden. 5.000 Schulkinder haben sich mit ihren Lehrern beteiligt. Die Pflanzungen werden weitergehen. Für die wichtige Aufklärungs- und Bildungsarbeit benötigt MANGREEN zukünftig ein Gebäude. Das nun geplante "Palk Bay Nature and Education Center" soll als Informations-, Forschungs- und Bildungsstätte die Anstrengungen für die nachhaltige Entwicklung an einem Ort bündeln und überregional bekannt machen.
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