Fires start small, but so does impact
Every day, preventable fires take lives, displace families, and leave communities facing unimaginable trauma and loss. In informal settlements and humanitarian settings, a single spark can become a community-wide disaster within minutes.
But with the right support and systems in place, we can reduce harm and protect the people most at risk.
There is a clear path forward. We have the tools, evidence, and partnerships to improve fire safety at scale, but funding will determine whether progress accelerates or stalls. Your support is what makes the difference.
You can drive this progress. Your contribution fuels the people, science, and partnerships that help prevent fires, keep families safe in emergencies, and strengthen recovery for the long term. Together, we can build a future where no one has to fear losing everything to fire.
Fuel fire safety where it’s needed most
$50
Help two residents learn practical fire safety skills they can use to protect themselves and their families.
$100
Put lifesaving fire safety information directly into the hands of those with limited access to online media.
$500
Equip children and their caregivers with the knowledge they need to stay safe because every second counts.
$1,000
Bring diverse leaders together to drive collective action for fire safety in Cape Town.
$5,000
Produce a fire safety film that helps communities understand and reduce fire risks.
$15,000
Train resident champions through a five-day Fire School, building fire safety leadership that endures.
The need is urgent, the path is clear
A fire safety movement is growing — help it reach the communities that need it most.
5,000
15
community fire-safety leaders trained through Kindling’s inaugural Fire School program
17
collaborative workshops convened, bringing together residents, NGOs, government departments, academics, and private-sector actors to strengthen fire safety in high-risk communities
20
12
projects advancing fire safety in high-risk communities, generating real-world solutions that can scale.
11
short educational films produced to help residents and frontline workers make risk informed decisions
7
Other ways to donate
Kindling, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States.
Contributions made through any of the giving options on this site support Kindling’s global mission and are tax-deductible in the United States.
If you are based in South Africa and would like your gift to be tax-deductible under South African law, you may donate to Kindling Safety NPC, our registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) with Section 18A approval from SARS. To make a donation to Kindling Safety NPC, please contact us at fire@kindlingsafety.org for secure banking details.
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