How We Help

We Provide Food

We deliver food donated by local Galway retailers, in conjunction with Food Cloud.

General Assistance

We help just by getting people outside for a walk and a chat, supporting with mental health needs.

Organising Events

We organise unique cultural and extramural activities for migrant communities 

About Us

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.

Our Sponsors & Partners

Every person deserves a safe place to live and start anew

Local retailers (Your Support is Making an Impact)

Food saved

1671
Total Food Collections
44892
Kilogram of Collected Food
105034
Number of Meals Delivered
128581
Kilogram of CO2 Savings
What Motivates Our Volunteers

Testimonials

Vusi ThabetheCo-Founder and Coordinator

What Motivates Vusi

“It is a way to be involved in the community by giving back.”

John OladipoCo-Founder and Treasurer

What Motivates John

“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

What Motivates Irma

“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

What Motivates Sharon

“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

What Motivates Pamela Mncube-Zokli

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

What Motivates Nike

“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.”

Our Team

Pamela Mncube-Zokli
Interim Chair Secretary~Pam@shininglightgalway.org
Vusi Thabethe
Vusi Thabethe
SLG Coordinator, SSE Generation Green Project Manager Vusi.t@shininglightgalway.org
John Oladipo
John Oladipo
Treasurer john.o@shininglightgalway.org
Frank K. Owusu
Committee member~ frank.o@shininglightgalway.org

Latest News

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April 2026 Newsletter

SHINING LIGHT GALWAY Community Newsletter | Issue 01 – April 2026 Welcome to Our First Newsletter We are delighted to share the very first newsletter from Shining Light Galway. Shining …

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Get in touch

Community Group in Galway. Please get in touch if you need any assistance or advice.

Shining Light is a group of committed Galway residents who have come together to provide assistance to minority groups who are affected by poverty. We are tackling issues through direct actions such as delivery of food rescued from waste (in conjunction with Food Cloud), redistribution of unwanted furniture items, free books for kids, getting people outside for a walk and a chat, support with mental health needs and just generally any type of assistance we can provide to marginalised families.



Address

Shining Light Galway
Galway City
Co. Galway
Ireland
support@shininglightgalway.org