LUTW’s approach to community development Community development empowers residence to come together and work towards effective change derived from long-term solutions. It’s building capacity and is an integral piece of sustainable development. LUTW’s initial steps in project planning is to identify key locals who will participate, learn and grow with us, in the field of …
Light for education The Dos de Mayo native community was our last project installation as part of the educational institutions in the Rio Santiago. Dos de Mayo is a Amazonas community located 10 hours from Santa María de Nieva by boat, and is one of the last communities on the river basin bordering Ecuador. This …
Let’s bring energy to more communities in the Amazon and transform the lives of one of the most neglected communities in the world.
Interview with Ramiro Yagkur Campos Family Father Association President (APAFA), Agricultural Community College Community of Cucuasa My name is Ramiro Yagkur, a native of the Cucuasa community, Rio Santiago district, Amazonas region. I welcome you, who have come from far away to get here, from Lima to Bagua it is 22 hours by bus, from …
LIFE IN CUCUASA On July 25 2021, our LUTW technical team arrived at the port of the native community of Cucuasa. This community is 8 hours from Santa María de Nieva, in the district of Río Santiago and like most communities in the district is only accessible by boat. Cucuasa is characterized by being a …
How difficult is it to live without sustainable electricity in the community of Soledad in the Peruvian Amazon? On July 20, 2021, the LUTW team arrived at the native community of Soledad, located in the Santiago River basin, 6 hours by boat from the city of Santa María de Nieva, in the Amazonas region of …
Electrifying the primary school in the native community of Soledad Read More »
Peruvian Amazon: One of the largest sources of natural resources The Peruvian Amazon is the region with the largest geographical extension in the country, representing 62% of the national territory and 13% of the total of the continent. It is considered to be one of the largest sources of natural resources on the planet due …
The Reality of the Peruvian Amazon: Education, resources and culture Read More »
As I pass the first anniversary of my tenure with Light Up the World, I must say that the time has flown by and this old dog has had to learn new tricks. Thanks to all the support of our donors and supporters and the unstinting and sacrificial contributions of all the staff and volunteers …
Thank you for one year as ED, exciting projects ahead by Dr. Murray Lytle Read More »
The Sustainable Development Goals SDGs are pact of achievable goals signed by all countries members of the United Nations in 2015, they are intended to be reached by 2030 in order to achieve a more sustainable future for all. The seventh SDG, “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, affordable and modern energy ” was recognized as …
Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goal #7 in Peru by Andres Clavier Read More »
The AirBnb boom in Ethiopia In 2018, I had the opportunity to visit The impressive monolithic carved temples located at the mountain top town of Lalibela, Ethiopia. The destination attracts thousands of local and international tourists every year, and this has shaped a distinctive hospitality culture among the locals. I had the opportunity to stay …
Access to Internet is Transforming the Developing World by Andres Clavier Read More »
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