This nonprofit helps poor communities around the world make their own lights from old plastic bottles and other locally available parts. The project started in the Philippines in 2012 and has now spread to over 15 countries. Liter of Light has lit over 850,000 homes so far.
Old plastic bottles bring light to 850,000 homes in slums around the world
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