Why Light?
Light Impacts Everything
Environment
Watts of Love’s solar lights offer a cleaner alternative to kerosene lamps, cutting 230 million tons of CO2 each year and reducing black carbon emissions which contribute to climate change.
Women
Watts of Love’s program empowers marginalized women with solar lights and financial education, fostering independence, dignity, and a path out of poverty.
Watch Ukwati (“The Wedding”), our film that sheds light on child marriage and the lengths to which a mother must go when living in extreme poverty.
Income
Families living in darkness and poverty can spend up to 30% of their income to light their homes after dark. Watts of Love’s solar lights and financial education help families take back that 30%, allowing them to save and reinvest their income in essentials like education, livestock, and business development.
Health & SAFETY
Solar lights replace toxic kerosene, preventing fires, burns, and respiratory illnesses. They also eliminate the need for batteries, thus reducing soil and water contamination from battery chemicals.
Education
Watts of Love solar lights providing light after dark, allowing individuals to study, read, and work beyond daylight hours. This improves educational opportunities, especially for women. Watts of Love’s financial literacy training helps families reinvest energy savings, creating more opportunities for growth and learning.
