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Let There Be Light

by John Holliday 27. July 2008 06:31

Light Up The World Foundation (LUTW) utilizes Solid State Lighting technologies powered by renewable resources to enhance the quality of life of the poor in the developing world. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday, LUTW is a humanitarian initiative whose chief goal is to assist poor villagers in the developing world obtain a useful, healthy, safe, reliable, rugged, affordable and environmentally friendly White Light Emitting Diode (WLED) based form of home lighting.

This major goal is being achieved using low energy (1-Watt) WLEDs. A child can read by the light of a single WLED which consumes less than 1 Watt. Thus, a rural home can be lit to a very useful level of illumination with only 1 Watt. Solid-State lighting technology can reorient development strategies toward the creation of enterprise, increased employment, enhanced income and gender equity, health and safety, and protection of the physical environment.

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Works of Wonder International is a non-profit educational organization committed to improving the quality of life worldwide by empowering individuals and communities to apply grass-roots solutions to critical problems such as water purification, energy, housing and food production.

Technology and Service as a Catalyst for Social Change

Our programs combine education and humanitarian service with practical solutions driven by simple and affordable technologies.  Our volunteers serve by bringing their energy and skills to help fulfill objectives identified by local people.

Community Empowerment is the Key to Sustainable Human Development

Our goal is to empower local communities to achieve sustainable results by restoring a sense of belonging and responsibility to each individual.

We therefore incorporate vocational training, stress management and self-development programs into each project through active collaboration with other charitable groups and non-governmental organizations.

This approach provides a holistic framework of education and support that has the potential to lift people permanently out of the trap of poverty and misery.