About Us

 

Our mission is to combat energy poverty in vulnerable off-grid communities and to fight global climate change. For a deeper dive into our mission and how solar lights change lives, our Board Member, Thatcher Mweu, explains our approach below.

Shine on!

Our Mission

At Let There Be Light International, our mission is to combat energy poverty in vulnerable off-grid communities and to fight global climate change.

Our Values

Energy as a Basic Need

We recognize that clean, reliable energy is an enabler of health, education, women’s empowerment, and opportunity.

Leave No One Behind

We prioritize vulnerable off-grid communities, focusing on the basic energy needs of women, elders, children, and people living with disabilities and illness.

Local Partnerships

We collaborate with trusted local stakeholders to co-create programs that are responsive to community needs, ensuring that solutions are relevant, resilient, and sustainable.

Transparency & Accountability

We believe in building trust through the responsible stewardship of resources and relationships, leveraging data to inform decisions, measure impact, and support our shared vision.

Sustainability

We commit to programmatic and environmental sustainability by focusing on local ownership and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and replicability and iterative training.

Our Approach to Impact

 

Let There Be Light International partners with grassroots NGOs to deliver clean, safe solar lighting to off-grid communities. Rooted in local knowledge and relationships, our work is collaborative and community-led. Meet our partners here.

Why do we focus on solar programming to fight energy poverty and climate change? Learn more on our Why Light page!

We prioritize reaching those most affected by energy poverty—especially people with disabilities, women, children, and the elderly—ensuring our programs are inclusive, equitable, and sustainable. Learn more about our programs here.

Our efforts are guided by a dedicated Board of Directors whose diverse perspectives, experiences, and geographies strengthen our mission and impact. Meet our team here.

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Let’s shine on, together!

100% of donations support communities without energy access by providing light to vulnerable families and off-grid health clinics.