Unite To Light

06/18/2026

Destiny Hands International Inc has been selected to participate in Unite to Light’s 2026 Light and Partner Program (LP3). We will match their fundraising goals to bring a total of 1,000 Luke Lights to students in rural Liberia.

Receiving: 1,000 Luke Lights.

Distributing to: Individual students and community members in Bensonville, rural Liberia.

Supporting: Children’s education and academic performance, reducing household expenses on fuel, improving health and well-being, and improving safety for girls traveling after dark.

Through their commitment to expanding access to education and digital opportunities, they are helping students and families in rural Liberia unlock new possibilities. Check out their socials to learn more about the amazing work they are doing!

06/11/2026

On this year’s International Day of Light, we were honored to host the inaugural Illuminating Impact Symposium, bringing together leaders in clean energy, healthcare, technology, policy, philanthropy, and humanitarian aid to explore the theme of Light and Sustainability.

Throughout the day, inspiring speakers and impact partners shared powerful stories demonstrating how access to reliable light and energy can improve healthcare, strengthen disaster resilience, expand economic opportunities, and create more sustainable communities around the world.

Thank you to our speakers, moderators, sponsors, volunteers, partners, and attendees for making this event possible. Together, we are helping illuminate a more sustainable and equitable future.

A special thank you to Oracle Foundation, our Presenting Sponsor, and the Institute for Energy Efficiency at UCSB for hosting this meaningful event!

06/11/2026

Parenting Child Care Rwanda has been selected to participate in Unite to Light’s 2026 Light and Partner Program (LP3). We will match their fundraising goals to bring a total of 1,000 Luke Lights to children in Rwanda.

Receiving: 1,000 Luke Lights.

Distributing to: 9 early childhood development centers and 109 home-based education centers in Rwanda.

Supporting: Children’s education, facilitating small income-generating activities such as handicraft work and agricultural planning, reducing fuel costs, and improving financial stability and resilience.

Their dedication to transforming early childhood development in underserved communities is helping children and families build a stronger foundation for the future. Check out their socials to learn more about the amazing work they are doing!

06/05/2026

On Mission Global has been selected to participate in Unite to Light’s 2026 Light and Partner Program (LP3). We will match their fundraising goals to bring a total of 500 Luke Lights and 6 Haven Lanterns to students in Uganda.

Receiving: 500 Luke Lights and 6 Haven Lanterns.

Distributing to: Youth in a leadership conference in Uganda.

Supporting: Children’s education, extending productive hours, supporting small income-generating activities, increasing opportunities, and improving the quality of life for refugees.

Through their work providing training and project assistance to ministries serving underserved communities in developing countries, they are helping create brighter opportunities for families in Uganda. Check out their socials to learn more about the amazing work they are doing!

06/04/2026

🎓💙 Celebrate the dads and grads in your life with a gift that gives back!

Whether you're honoring a father, a recent graduate, or both, choose a meaningful gift that makes an impact beyond the celebration. Our Haven Lantern and Chandler Charger provide reliable light and power while helping support communities around the world through our Buy One, Give One program.

Shop here: https://bit.ly/4nXVDVX

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06/01/2026

Wildfires, hurricanes, and power outages can happen when we least expect them. Being prepared today can make a big difference tomorrow.

We've put together a preparedness guide with tips for building an emergency kit, preparing for blackouts, staying connected during emergencies, and more.

Read the full guide and access our preparedness checklist on our blog! https://bit.ly/4vj7OyX

05/28/2026

Honored to partner with Backpacks For The Street and provide Kenneth with a small tool to help him to connect to services and people that he needs right now.

Life has not been kind to Kenneth lately.

After losing his job, Kenneth suffered another devastating loss — his wife passed away. Since then, he’s been struggling with homelessness while trying to hold onto his sobriety through unimaginable grief and hardship.

Like so many people on the streets, Kenneth has been staying in shelters that often feel anything but safe. He shared how difficult it is to stay sober in an environment filled with drug use, chaos, noise, and unsafe conditions. Imagine trying to heal while surrounded by the very things you’re fighting to escape.

Today, we were able to provide Kenneth with food, a battery pack (Unite To Light), a sleeping bag (The Sleeping Bag Project New York City) , and resources for support — but more importantly, we listened. We saw him. We reminded him that he is not forgotten.

This is only the beginning.

Our Backpacks For The Street team will now be working closely with Kenneth to help him find safer shelter that supports — not jeopardizes — his sobriety. We’ll also help connect him with an outpatient program, grief support, and the services he needs to begin rebuilding his life one step at a time.

Homelessness is not always about poor choices. Sometimes it’s grief. Sometimes it’s loss. Sometimes life breaks someone down faster than they can recover alone.

Please keep Kenneth in your thoughts tonight.

And please remember — compassion can change the direction of someone’s life.

05/28/2026

Reliable electricity is essential to women’s health.

In our latest article for The Santa Barbara Independent, Sara Rossi of Direct Relief and our own Megan Birney Rudert team up to explore how access to dependable power impacts maternal care, emergency response, vaccine storage, and healthcare access worldwide.

We’ve seen firsthand how light and power can improve safety, strengthen healthcare delivery, and support women and families in vulnerable communities around the globe.

We’re proud to partner with Direct Relief and others working to advance resilient healthcare systems and health equity.

Read the full article here: https://www.independent.com/2026/05/27/power-is-essential-to-womens-health/

For women and girls worldwide, reliable light and electricity can mean the difference between danger and safety, isolation and connection.

05/16/2026

Thank you to our incredible community, supporters, sponsors, and partners for lighting the world with us this International Day of Light! ✨ You helped make the Illuminating Impact Symposium such a meaningful and inspiring event!

05/13/2026

A big thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for supporting the Illuminating Impact Symposium ✨

We are so grateful to have such amazing organizations and individuals standing behind this mission. Thank you for helping us illuminate what’s possible 💡