Nkhotakota, Malawi
Established 2019
History
The Nkhotakota District is in central Malawi, bordering Lake Malawi’s west side. It is home to many small-scale fishermen and farmers of rice, cassava, and maize. Due to a lack of resources, people living in these communities have been forced to rely on cutting down trees for firewood or cheap batteries to light their homes. Elephants are a risk here, often destroying homes and crops at night in search of food.
Watts Involvement
Watts of Love launched the very first Lighthouse in Nkhotakota in 2019 and found immediate success. Light recipients found the solar light strobe setting scares away elephants and keeps their communities and crops safe. Women formed financial accountability groups and weave together at night using their solar lights. Animals were purchased. Businesses were started. Local people were given a rare opportunity to become leaders and Watts of Love trainers.
Total Impact
Since 2019, the total impact in Nkhotakota, Malawi is:
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12,500
lights distributed -
87,500
lives impacted -
$1,937,500
saved per year -
27,375,000
productivity hours gained per year -
3,000,000
study time hours gained per year -
5,500,000
pounds less of CO2 emissions
Our Partners & Trainers
Our great partnership with the Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle has allowed this Lighthouse to thrive and multiply. Due to their success, vision, and connections, additional Lighthouses are forming in other regions of Malawi. They have trained a team of local trainers that vary in age, gender, language, and ability to build relationships with ALL light recipients and empower ALL individuals. We are so grateful for their partnership.
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Tiarameke
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Arnold
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Goodwin
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Nolliah
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Ivy
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Takondwa
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Francis
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Dominic
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Moses
How You Can Help
It is because of your generosity that we can bring MORE lights to MORE people through our Lighthouse model serving the most remote and impoverished areas. Together, we improved the lives of others tremendously by bringing light, hope, and empowerment. It is amazing the power one sustainable innovation holds to lift families out of the darkness of poverty.
