Case study · Philanthropic project with SC Johnson, BBDO and ChildFund
Light for Hope
Solar lanterns bringing light and mosquito protection to rural Philippines
- Families helped
- 200+
- Villages
- 5
- Awards won
- 2
01Overview
Light for Hope was a philanthropic project from SC Johnson’s Baygon brand and BBDO, delivered with ChildFund, to bring sustainable light and mosquito protection to children in rural developing countries. Rocket Wagon built the lanterns, with Luke leading the hardware. Deployed in the Apayao region of the Philippines—one of the most marginalized areas where families live without electricity—the project enabled children to study safely at home while protecting them from dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
02The challenge
In the Apayao region, hundreds of families in villages like Upper Atok and Calayucay live without access to electricity. Children do homework outside under streetlights, compromising their safety and education. The region faces high exposure to dengue-carrying mosquitoes, and 26% of elementary students in the Philippines don't reach sixth grade. Communities needed a solution that addressed both lighting and health concerns.
03The solution
Solar-powered lanterns with integrated LED lighting and mosquito repellant dispensing capabilities. Five villages received large solar panels at community centers and schools, capable of charging hundreds of lithium-ion batteries daily. The lanterns were engineered for durability and ease of use in challenging environments, with S.C. Johnson's Baygon technology providing mosquito protection.
04Results
- Helped 200+ families across 5 villages in rural Philippines
- 100% solar-powered, zero electricity cost solution
- Enabled safe evening study time with integrated mosquito protection
- Won Clio Awards recognition and The One Show Bronze Pencil
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