A Watts of Love Original Film
LIGHT ON THE WATER
PREMIERE EVENT · AUGUST 2026 · CHICAGO
Join Watts of Love for the premiere of Light on the Water and be part of what can happen when a story moves from the margins to the spotlight.
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Deep in the heart of Kenya, there is a lake that holds a
dark secret.
Light on the Water is a short film by Watts of Love that highlights the plight of women living near Lake Victoria, Kenya who are often forced into a cycle of poverty-driven exploitation known as the "sex-for-fish" trade in order to feed their families.
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THE PROBLEM
Nearly 1 billion people live in the darkness of ultra-poverty
They’re forced to spend up to 30% of their income on dangerous, non-renewable energy sources. Watts of Love exists to help them take back that 30% and change not just their current standard of living, but the entire trajectory of their future.
THE PROVEN SOLUTION
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It starts with the gift of light.
Watts of Love's patented solar lights offer immediate savings by eliminating the need for costly fuel and toxic batteries.
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Education makes it last.
Our financial training workshops teach how to turn savings into sustainable income that lifts families out of poverty.
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Break the cycle of poverty.
Watts of Love believes everyone has equal value and deserves opportunities. We focus on the most vulnerable communities, especially those without access to light, including those living in remote areas, urban slums, and leper colonies.
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WHY DO WE PRIORITIZE WOMEN?
Women reinvest 90% of their income back into their families. We don't just distribute lights — we educate and empower recipients from day one.
Our financial literacy curriculum, designed for audiences with limited formal education, teaches people how to save, invest in their families, and break free from dependence on costly kerosene.
By saving money typically spent on kerosene or batteries, we help people start small businesses, send children to school, and build a path to economic prosperity.
We encourage each light recipient to identify their big dream, and empower them to set goals for poverty alleviation within one generation.
A part of me that had been taken away has been returned because of the solar lights… Now I know the joys of being empowered as a woman and the economic freedom that comes with it.
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MARY ACHIENG
FREED FROM SEX FOR FISH — 2022