Cynthia Navarrete

Honoring Jenny Irvine-Halliday: A True Pioneer Who Lit Up the World At Light Up the World, our story begins not only with Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday’s vision, but also with the unwavering dedication of his wife and co-founder, Jennifer “Jenny” Irvine-Halliday. LUTW wouldn’t have been possible without Jenny. In 1997, Jenny stood side-by-side with Dr. Dave […]

Lighting Lives, Protecting the Planet: World Environment Day 2025 Today, on World Environment Day, we’re joining a global call to action, because when it comes to protecting our planet, every choice matters. At Light Up The World (LUTW), we believe that access to clean energy is not only a basic right, but a crucial step

LUTW and S-5 : Empowering Remote Communities with Solar Power and Connectivity At LUTW, we believe access to electricity and the internet is not a privilege, but a right. Yet for millions living in remote off-grid communities around the world, reliable electricity and internet access remain out of reach. That’s why, from our home base

Lighting Up Lives: A Journey to Power the Peruvian Jungle Deep in the remote Peruvian jungle, nestled in the rugged mountains of Cusco, lies a small medical post that serves as a lifeline for its community. For years, this post relied on aging solar panels, providing inconsistent power that often left critical medical equipment inoperable

Contributing to the energy need: A solar approach Addressing the primary school of the Pauchintani community, a small town amidst the Andes. Four buildings, accommodating 13 students, comprise a perfectly functional school with classrooms, administrative area, kitchen, dining hall, bathrooms, and a computer room; however, the classrooms lack electricity. By implementing solar technology, bulbs illuminated