Light of Life Trust to Raise ₹1.27 Crore Through BSE Social Stock Exchange for Education Initiative

Mumbai, August 10,  2026: Light of Life Trust (LOLT), a non-profit organisation working in education, healthcare, livelihoods and environmental conservation, is set to launch a Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Bond Issue on the BSE Social Stock Exchange (SSE) to raise funds for supporting the education of children from underserved communities.

The issue, valued at ₹1.27 crore, will comprise ZCZP instruments with a face value of ₹1,000 each. It will open on August 10, 2026, and close on August 21, 2026. The proceeds will be used to support the education and holistic development of 420 children from economically underserved communities in Bihar and Jharkhand.

According to the organisation, the listing on the BSE Social Stock Exchange will provide a structured and transparent platform for individuals and institutions to contribute towards social impact initiatives focused on education.

Villy Doctor, Founder, Light of Life Trust, said, "Education is one of the most powerful tools to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Through our Social Stock Exchange initiative, we aim to create a transparent and structured pathway for individuals, institutions and organisations to contribute towards the education of children who may otherwise be denied the opportunity to complete their schooling.

Our objective is to ensure that these children receive the academic guidance, mentoring and holistic support needed to build a more secure and dignified future. We believe that investing in a child’s education is an investment in the transformation of an entire generation.”

Education remains a core focus area for Light of Life Trust through its Division Anando, which provides academic support, life skills education, mentoring, career guidance and holistic development to students from rural communities. The division also includes Anant, which promotes music and performing arts among children, and the Anando School Empowerment Programme (ASEP), which works with schools and teachers to strengthen educational quality.

The organisation also operates Division Jagruti, which implements community development programmes covering livelihood and skill development, healthcare and environmental conservation.

Established in 2002, Light of Life Trust works with governments, corporates, educational institutions and community organisations to support long-term community development. The organisation has received Credibility Alliance Accreditation, GuideStar India Platinum Certification, and Give.do Gold Certification for transparency and governance.