Lighting the Way to a Safer Future: Darkness to Light Secures $8M Grant to End Child Sexual Abuse

Darkness to Light is proud to announce a transformative milestone in its ongoing mission to end child sexual abuse. The organization recently secured an impressive $8,000,000 in funding, marking a significant stride in empowering communities across the globe to prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse. With a presence in all 50 U.S. states and 16 additional countries, Darkness to Light has long been a trusted advocate and resource provider through its flagship training program, Stewards of Children®. This nationally recognized program is scientifically validated to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and foster child-protective behaviors, all while delivering essential, fact-based insights combined with personal testimonies from survivors, experts, and concerned adults. The injection of these funds will bolster the organization’s expansive efforts, allowing for enhanced development of innovative training modules, broader outreach in underserved communities, and the integration of cutting-edge digital platforms to widen the scope and reach of their educational resources. The increased capital will further empower communities by enabling revised and more engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences and ensures that life-saving prevention tools are accessible to everyone. This funding round not only represents a vote of confidence in Darkness to Light’s impactful work but also underscores the critical importance of coordinated action in protecting our children. As Darkness to Light leverages this new financial support, every community member will be better equipped to recognize and react to child sexual abuse, fostering a safer, more informed environment for future generations.