Unite To Light

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!

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/

Power Is Essential to Women’s Health For women and girls worldwide, reliable light and electricity can mean the difference between danger and safety, isolation and connection.