ABOUT US
Filipino Illac Diaz, creator of the My Shelter Foundation - which promotes low-cost sustainable projects - saw in the solution created by Alfredo Moser (Brazilian mechanic who in 2002 installed his handmade lamp on his roof during a blackout), the opportunity to help needy families in their country, creating the project "Um Litro de Luz" in 2012.
Origin and presence in Brazil
2001
Today
In 2001, during the energy crisis that happened in the country, the Brazilian Alfredo Moser created a very simple lighting solution based on a pet bottle. This solution became known as Moser's lamp and ended up inspiring Filipino Illac Diaz to found the Liter of Light movement.
In 2014, Litro emerged in Brazil as an organization and since then it has directly impacted the lives of more than 17,000 Brazilians, through 3,000 solutions, reaching more than 120 communities throughout Brazil.
2014
Today Litro is an organization present in more than 15 countries. We learned from the global movement and expanded our views and activities to the 5 regions of the country, with around 200 active volunteers, including in the organization's management, in addition to contracted employees.
Our Mission
Improve people's quality of life through sustainable lighting solutions and empower agents of change.
Our Vison
Having a country where access to lighting overcomes socioeconomic and geographic barriers.
Social Development Methodology
Community Engagement
We promote community engagement through our lighting solutions, engaging the community months before installation. During the action, it is the residents who assemble the solutions, interacting directly with the volunteers. The manuals are only with pictures, accessible even for people who are not literate.
Ambassador Network
It's the main community engagement tool, made up of residents with leadership potential, who are trained to represent the Liter of Light in the community and in Brazil. We encourage women to occupy these spaces, promoting empowerment that comes from the community itself.
Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
We believe that access to quality education is essential to transforming realities and strengthening communities. That’s why we promote educational initiatives that range from valuing local knowledge to technical training, such as our solar panel installer courses. By offering opportunities for learning and professional development, we contribute to building skills that generate income, autonomy, and empowerment. By lighting up territories, we also light up paths of learning and equity.
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
We believe that all people should have access to fair opportunities, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. That is why we work to bring sustainable lighting to vulnerable communities, reducing barriers to development and promoting social inclusion. Our goal is to create an impact that goes beyond light, strengthening communities so that, in the future, they no longer need Litro de Luz, but rather public policies that guarantee their rights.
Goal 7: Ensure access to reliable, sustainable, modern, and affordable energy for all
We also believe that it is possible for these populations to receive both public lighting and access to a proper electrical grid. That is why we consider ourselves an intermediary organization and are working to help communities so that, eventually, Litro de Luz will no longer be needed in the territory.
Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
We believe that a sustainable future depends on safer, more resilient, and inclusive cities and communities. With our lighting solutions, we bring dignity to spaces that were once in darkness, improving mobility, security, and the quality of life for residents. Our work is a step toward ensuring that these communities have adequate infrastructure and can grow sustainably, eventually becoming independent from Litro de Luz's intervention.
Recognitions
Awards
We also received awards such as the Zayed Future Energy Prize, considered the Nobel Prize in energy; the St Andrews Prize, which made our first trip to the Amazon possible; and the Fundação Banco do Brasil social technology award for the solar pole and community development methodology.
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Visibility
Liter de Luz has also appeared in several media outlets, including programs such as Fantástico and Calderão do Huck. Today we have accumulated 205 million views through these media and also on our social networks.
Recognition
The organization's performance led to great recognition, being distinguished by the UN with a focus on solar lighting and carbon emission reduction.
