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Light the World Giving Machines Expand to 126 Cities Across 21 Countries, Debut in South America

New digital kiosks broaden access to quick, item-based charitable giving.

Overview

  • The 2025 rollout adds nine countries—Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Italy, Japan, Spain and Thailand—marking the program’s first presence in South America.
  • Twelve global nonprofits and almost 600 local partners will offer roughly 3,500 donation items through the Church-led kiosks.
  • Organizers reported more than $16 million raised in 2024 and nearly $50 million since 2017, resulting in over 2 million meals, 500,000 child vaccinations and 125,000 emergency food boxes.
  • Some kiosks are already operating, with others opening later this month for an approximately six-week season.
  • Digital kiosks will be available in select cities, and partner groups say the machines have accelerated delivery of tangible aid such as hygiene kits, livestock and school supplies in places including Nepal, Kenya and Uganda.