The Lighthouse Enlightenment Orphanage Foundation (LEO Foundation)

In 2021, this foundation was created from a deep place in my heartβ€”a conviction that every child deserves to be cared for, supported, and given the opportunity to grow into who they are meant to be.

It came out of a deeply personal season in my life. After a near-death experience, I found myself searchingβ€”asking deeper questions about who God is and what my life was meant to be rooted in.


And over time, this became a big part of that answer.

Located in Mattiyarenthal of Ramanathapuram, India, we currently support 30 children. That looks like helping provide education, school supplies, clothing, food, and access to the resources they needβ€”not just to get by, but to move forward with stability and dignity.

But this work has never just been about meeting needs.

It’s about connection, presence and showing up consistently and building something that these children can rely on.

I’ve been able to work closely with Sen, Jenifar, and Arivoli, who live there and care for the children daily. Their presence and commitment are what make this work steady and possible in a real, tangible way.

At the end of 2023, we were able to purchase a piece of land for the children. This was a big step forwardβ€”one that allows us to begin building something physical and lasting.

The vision is to create a space where they can gather, learn, and be supported more consistentlyβ€”a place that holds resources, provides additional care, and allows this work to continue growing over time.

In 2024, I had the opportunity to spend a month in India with a close friend, working face-to-face with the children and the surrounding community. That time changed something in me. It deepened everything.

We weren’t just sending support from a distanceβ€”we were there. Sitting with them, learning their stories, witnessing both the needs and the strength that exists within the village.

Each year, we host a special gathering where the children come together. These aren’t just eventsβ€”they’re intentional spaces.

Spaces where they can laugh, learn, be encouraged, and be poured into.
Spaces for continued education, meaningful activities, and faithβ€”through prayer, guidance, and simply being together.

And over time, something deeper begins to formβ€”
a sense of belonging, of being seen, and of knowing they are not alone.

Our Current Initiative:

Christmas Program 2026

Each year, we host a winter program for the kids in the foundation. Not only do we create a space for them to do activities and come together, but we also work to get them new daily necessities that they need for their day to day.

Our goal is to raise $1,500 USD to provide each child with new clothes, notebooks, food, toiletries, and transportation so they can fully be part of this experience. We have not established a set date yet for this event yet however, it is typically scheduled anywhere between December 25-January 21 each year.

Alongside that, we’re hoping to raise $700 USD to purchase a projector for the only school in the area that is located in the village. This would open the door for more learning opportunities, not just for the children we support directly, but it would create access, opportunity and something that lasts for the entire village.

How to Give /

Be Part of This

If you feel led to give, you’re not just making a donationβ€”you’re stepping into something that is steady, intentional, and deeply meaningful.

Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports these children and the future of their community.

100% of all contributions for these projects will go directly to the orphanage.


(If you give, you can include β€œChristmas Fund” or β€œProjector” in the note so we can direct it where it’s needed.)

Thank you in advance for any contributions & for taking the time to consider being part of the work we are doing out there.

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About Adelle Banjac

Adelle Banjac is a faith-led Transformation and Alignment Coach who guides people toward lives rooted in peace, purpose, and self-trust.

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