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Empowering Kenyan Artisans with Safety and Opportunity
Safety and Opportunity for Kenyan Artisans This July, Unite to Light partnered with SAWA SAWA, an organization dedicated to empowering
Lighting the Path: Unite to Light & the UN SDGs Impact
Lighting the Path: How Unite to Light Supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals At Unite to Light, our mission is

Brighter Futures in Guatemala: Light, Water & Empowerment
Brighter Futures in Guatemala: Light, Water, and Community Empowerment When we stepped into Gloria Tuyuc’s home in San Juan Comalapa,

Same Spark, Different Struggles: Stories of Resilience and Hope
Same Spark, Different Struggles Supplement or Survival: How One Light Means So Much For Some, a Help — For Others, HopeIf

Lights Out? How to Prepare for Planned & Unplanned Blackouts
Lights Out? Prepare for Planned and Unplanned Blackouts Photo by Mike Newbry on Unsplash In early 2025, more than 4

The Struggle for Power: Voices from San Francisco’s Streets
The Struggle for Power: Voices from San Francisco’s Unhoused Community Access to power is often overlooked, yet for individuals experiencing

Beyond Darkness: Solar Lights Transform Lives in Honduras
Beyond Darkness: How Solar Lights are Changing Lives in Honduras For millions of people, the day doesn’t end when the

Commercial Energy Sustainability: Building a Greener Future
Commercial Energy Sustainability In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability has transitioned from a buzzword to a critical imperative. Companies

Unite to Light & BFTS Bring Solar Aid to NYC’s Homeless
Unite to Light & BFTS Bring Solar Help to NYC Streets Gabriel is a double amputee living on the streets.

E-Waste How-To: Circular Lifecycles for Solar Tech
E-Waste How-To: Circular Lifecycles for Solar Technology Luke LightThe solar-powered Luke Lights and Chandler Chargers we produce are sustainable alternatives

HRTC Helps Homeless Individuals Facing Resource Scarcity and Power Loss
Dwindling Resources and No Electricity: How HRTC Supports People Experiencing Homelessness Irina Alexander, Harm Reduction Therapy Center Therapist, with their

10 Backpacking Essentials Every Hiker Should Pack
10 Backpacking Essentials Bikepacking is an incredible way to explore the world and stay active outdoors. This sport allows you

Top 10 Uses for a Solar Light | Creative & Practical Ideas
Top 10 Uses For A Solar Light Solar lights are great for people without electricity, but do YOU really need

A Single Solar Light: One Story of Impact and Hope
A Single Solar Light: In His Own Words Ngcebo at his desk studying in South Africa. For students living without

Emergency Supply Kit
Disaster Preparedness: Build an Emergency Supply Kit Updated: April 2025Between 2015 and 2024, the U.S. experienced 190 billion-dollar disasters, resulting

Light Libraries: Empowering Education with Solar Light
Light Libraries Lead to a Brighter Future Students from Mahkasa High School in KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa studying

How Do Solar Lights Work? | Solar Energy Explained Simply
How Do Solar Lights Work? In 1954 modern solar cells were invented at Bell Labs with the intent of powering

How to Pick a Solar Power Bank Charger | Buyer’s Guide
5 Tips For Picking the Right Solar Power Bank Charger Whether it’s for work, fun or in an emergency, our

Power Up Your Pack Trip: Energy Tips for the Trail
Power Up Your Pack Trip When assessing your power needs for a packing trip, it is important to first figure