Impact, hope and human commitment
Born from a deep desire to give success meaning, Shining Light Charity is part of a drive for lasting social impact, where fashion becomes a lever for action and transformation. Far beyond aesthetics, it carries a mission: touching lives, restoring smiles and offering opportunities to those who need them most.
Through actions carried out between Dakar and Kinshasa, the organization is actively engaged in the fight against child vulnerability, providing concrete support to children facing difficult realities. Whether through psychological support, donations, or educational and artistic activities, every intervention is designed to awaken potential and nurture hope.
Driven by values of dignity, sharing and inclusion, Shining Light Charity builds bridges between passion and compassion, between personal success and collective responsibility. It inspires a conscious generation, able to dream big while staying anchored in what matters most: people.
— Claire Simada Aeschimann
- Fighting child abuse
- Psychological support and trauma awareness
- Donations and support for orphanages and nurseries
- Educational and artistic activities (fashion and art)
Our actions in the field
Smiles, bonds, opportunities
Empire des Enfants
Maman Anta, founder of Empire des Enfants
Les cris des enfants orphanage
Les cris des enfants, Kinshasa
Mbour Nursery
Bana ya kivuvu orphanageGrowing the next generation
At every fashion show, Shining Light Modeling partners with a shelter and support centre for children. It is in this setting that Claire meets young people passionate about modeling. Recognizing their potential, she offers them personalized mentorship, runway training, along with advice and encouragement.
These aspiring models then get the chance to walk alongside Claire at Shining Light Fashion Show events, living an unforgettable first experience on the runway. This initiative reflects Shining Light Modeling’s commitment to inspiring, supporting and growing the next generation of talent.
Empire des Enfants, Dakar
Bana ya kivuvu, KinshasaBana ya kivuvu, Kinshasa — the outfits were created by a talented orphan with a passion for fashion design.
Talk Therapy
Testimonies and honest conversations about childhood trauma, resilience and healing.
Talk Therapy — “I was sexually abused at 6 years old”: speaking about trauma to heal.
Talk Therapy EP 10 — Growing up after losing your parents.
Talk Therapy EP 8 — Parental instability, fatphobia and rebuilding.
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