Molly Madorin’s Inspiring Work with ‘Watts of Love’
Picture a life where you have no light once the sun goes down, no running water, or a home that is made of sticks, dirt, and mud. This is the reality for people in the heart of rural Kenya, where electricity is out of reach. However, light still shines through the effort of Watts of Love (WOL).
WOL is a nonprofit, founded by Nancy Economou, a stay-at-home mom of five, that has transformed the lives of countless families across the world by providing solar-powered lamps and financial literacy education. Nancy’s journey began in 2009 during a trip to the Philippines, where a chance encounter with a young girl injured by a kerosene lamp inspired her mission to bring safe, sustainable light to communities in need. Men and women from across America have joined in on WOL’s mission. Molly Madorin, a member of Price Electric, joined in on the mission several years ago and has made several trips to Kenya to provide solar lights and education to communities in Kenya.
Molly with one of the locals she was helping. The locals enjoy having their picture taken and having you turn your phone around so they can see the photo.
Molly’s involvement with WOL began with an invitation from a college friend who had been volunteering with WOL for several years. Molly said, “Years ago, another friend volunteered with a different humanitarian organization, and at the time, I couldn’t go, so when I was offered a similar opportunity, my decision was immediately yes to participate with WOL.”
In March of 2024, Molly departed from Butternut for her journey to Kenya. After arriving, Molly was amazed by the stark contrast between the 21st-century world she knew back home and the reality of life, where there are communities without electricity, water, or sewer. She was equally surprised and moved by the openness and kindness of the locals, who greeted her with song and dance, happy to invite her into their homes.
Through her trips in March 2024 and March 2025, Molly has witnessed firsthand the transformation in communities after WOL has spent time there– the power of light and education makes a meaningful impact. After receiving a solar light, families are able to redirect money from kerosene (to light lamps) to buying animals, improving their home, sending children to school, or investing in a business opportunity.
The powerful Kenyan response to Watts of Love coming to help in their community.
Molly also said, “One thing that sticks in my mind is watching them during the financial literacy presentation. It’s like a light goes on, and what we are telling them clicks. You can see it in their eyes. Even with the language barrier, you know they got it. Some of the people have no education, some only grade school, but they are intelligent people. No one has ever given them the tools to prosper.”
Molly’s experiences in Kenya have been overwhelmingly moving. The gratitude and joy shown by the residents and communities she visits have left an incredible mark on her. Molly just went back for another mission trip in March 2026. Each trip, Molly looks forward to revisiting familiar faces and expanding the reach of WOL’s mission.
When asked if she had any final thoughts about her trip, Molly shared, “I like to use the old saying, ‘If you give a man a fish, he will eat today; if you teach him to fish, he will eat every day.’. WOL’s goal is to give people the tools and knowledge so they can improve their lives on their own.”
A group of Kenyans who were helped through the Watts of Love program in March 2024.
In a world where access to reliable energy and financial education can truly change lives, the WOL organization and mission remind us of the privilege and value that electricity and light truly are.
To learn more about WOL and their continued global impact, or are interested in joining one of their global travel teams, visit www.wattsoflove.org.