FAQS

  • To raise people out of the darkness of poverty by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to achieve self-worth and financial freedom.

  • The key to Watts of Love’s success is our two-pronged approach, combining financial literacy training alongside the gift of our patented solar light.

    The gift of the solar light removes a significant financial burden on our recipient families, and the financial education illustrates how to use those savings to immediately improve their daily lives, change the trajectory of their future, and build a foundation for long-term independence.

    Neither of these pieces would have nearly the impact if provided without the other.

  • The Watts of Love Lighthouse Model prioritizes communities with high levels of energy poverty where families rely on unsafe and expensive alternatives to electricity.

    We follow a proven multi-step process for success by first identifying countries and then the villages within those countries where our work would be well received and supported. Local leadership assists by providing a deep understanding of the local culture and needs of their people and are instrumental in facilitating light distributions and ensuring ongoing engagement and accountability after the initial training is complete.

    Trusted local partnerships such as in-country organizations, churches, and Non-Governmental Organizations are essential to sustaining impact and community buy-in. 

  • Success is not just light in a home, it’s when families demonstrate financial control, increased savings and confidence in building a sustainable future.

    Our Monitoring & Evaluation data show that post distribution and training, 92% of families continue to use sustainable lighting, 86% have more or healthier livestock, 97% report feeling safer and 89% have better access to clean water.

    Our program fosters dignity, self-worth and independence, motivating participants to strive for long-term financial freedom. These shifts in behavior and emotion are sustained long after program delivery, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of improved well-being.

  • Our patented solar light is designed to be durable, portable, and long-lasting — built for families living without reliable electricity. Each light can last up to 10 years and provides clean, safe, renewable lighting at no cost.

    Our light has undergone numerous iterations as we have learned how to best utilize it. Unique features include surface area push-button activation instead of small switches, multiple brightness settings, a strobe feature, and an adjustable strap that allows the light to be worn around the neck like a lanyard, on the forehead or hat, or even hung like a fixture to light an entire area.

    You can learn more about our patented light here.

  • Every $50 donation provides one solar light and financial literacy training to a family in need. You can support our efforts by making a donation, becoming a monthly light giver, fundraising, and sharing our message.

  • Absolutely! We welcome partnerships with corporations, foundations, schools and faith-based organizations that want to make a meaningful impact.