Lighthouse Model
From one light to lasting change.
Our Lighthouse Model is a scalable initiative that drives transformation across entire regions. Over several years, we equip trusted local leaders to distribute solar lights, teach financial literacy, and spark change that communities sustain themselves.
1 Solar Light = 1 Family
1 Lighthouse = 20,000 Families
CHANGE FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
Supporting an entire community at once fosters a sense of shared purpose. When everyone receives support together, cooperation grows, and neighbors are more likely to work side by side toward lasting progress.
A community-based approach is a powerful thing. Communities who have already experienced the Watts of Love program light the way to a better future by sharing what they’ve learned with their neighbors.
How do you light a nation in a day?
The solution is simple… it starts with lighting one home, then a village, then a nation.
Watts of Love partners with local organizations and invests in community leaders to sustainably deliver solar lights and financial education.
We train in-country representatives using a standardized, culturally relevant curriculum (the “Watts of Love Way”) to lead distributions and teach their communities.
We seek out local leaders who are fluent in the language and culture. This strengthens trust, ensures a long-term impact, and reflects the diversity of each region.
Empowered leaders build empowered communities.
Our Proven Process
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Equip
Light + knowledge = a path to prosperity.
Every household receives a solar light — a tool that removes daily harm and unlocks economic opportunity. Families also receive simple, take-home financial education materials to reinforce lasting change.
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Train
From light to lasting livelihood.
We provide practical financial education that starts with savings from kerosene. Families learn to use their solar lights effectively and reinvest their savings into sustainable assets, like livestock, that multiply over time.
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Empower
Light doesn’t just change lives. It opens doors to new opportunities.
Solar light and financial knowledge allow families to choose their future. Savings fund education, businesses, or opportunity. Recipients report experiencing dignity, freedom, and self-worth—feeling empowered to break cycles of poverty and pursue new opportunities.
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Scale
Local leaders. Global change.
Our model grows through local leadership. We partner with in-country organizations and equip trusted leaders to deliver solar lights and financial education—building community trust and ensuring lasting impact.