Light Reach
is about life after dark. It is a solar lighting initiative by lighting think-tank PhoScope, designed to leapfrog over utility grids to light work and play, and to boost the well-being and economic growth of underserved communities worldwide.
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Introducing our new program partner for Light for Lebanon
Sept. 3, 2020 We are very pleased to introduce Manal Kahale as our partner for our newest program Light for Lebanon. Raised in Lebanon, Manal studied Landscape Architecture at the…
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Light Reach launches Light for Lebanon
August 28, 2020 Three weeks ago on August 4, 2020, the largest non-nuclear explosion in history tore through Beirut, destroying homes, businesses and entire neighborhoods in this beautiful metropolis that…
Women in Lighting Kicks Off T-shirt Competition!
August 7, 2020 Women in Lighting kicks off its T-shirt competition to broadcast our collective messages of Hope, Solidarity, Empowerment, Light and Equality. All profits will benefit Light Reach –…
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
June 25, 2020 In 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to guarantee the fundamental rights of each and every person anywhere in the world.…
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Women in Lighting!
March 8, 2020 Light Reach celebrates international women’s day with Women in Lighting and its one-year anniversary this week! As a women-led initiative and organization, we are thrilled to join WiL’s global…
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A warm welcome to our new volunteer
February 26, 2020 Elisa Rothenbühler started her career in International Development, specializing in social programs improving maternal and child health. She then discovered her passion for design, and received her…
From Hurricanes to Earthquakes: Puerto Rico’s Darkness Calls for Resilient Lighting Systems.
February 7, 2020 Today the House approved an earthquake relief package for Puerto Rico, but the White House opposes releasing the funds. Meanwhile the island is still awaiting billions of…
WeWork for Light Reach — NYC, Tokyo, Bengaluru
October 28, 2019 Thank you to WeWork for hosting a multi-city fundraising marathon for Light Reach! Staff in six cities came up with their own lighting crafting idea, and NYC…
Kudos to our volunteer!
October 7, 2019 Congratulations to our volunteer Ece Ozerdem who is a Challenge finalist and will be presenting her thesis project at PLDC 2019 (2017, Masters of Fine Arts in…
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