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Twitch to Host Streaming Event to Benefit Bolivian Children
Event starts May 6 and ends on the 20th
By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on May 5, 2022 11:42AM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Starting May 6, Twitch is going to be hosting a two-week-long streaming event to raise enough money to build 25 computer labs for children living in Bolivia. The event is called 2 Weeks of Light and will see many Twitch livestreamers go through a series of challenges and dares to get the audience actively involved. The goal is to reach $50,000 for the computer labs. The donations page opened ahead of the event, and money is already rolling in. Alistair Berg/Getty Images Currently, 2 Weeks of Light has raised a little over $4,000. To sweeten the deal for viewers, the event is holding a giveaway where you can win a gaming chair or some Elgato streaming equipment. A gaming PC worth $1,500 will also be included in the prizes once the event reaches its $50,000 goal. The organization behind the event, Compassion International, has recently entered the world of Twitch charity events. Their first one was in October 2021, raising funds for Haiti after a 7.2-earthquake hit the country. South_agency/Getty Images Twitch has a storied history of hosting massive charity events for various causes. According to Guinness World Records, the most money raised by a single live stream was over $11 million achieved during the Z Event 2021. The money was given to Action Against Hunger, an international organization combating world hunger. If you're interested in starting a charity event, there's a detailed guide on how to get started in Twitch's Creator Camp. You'll get tips on promoting the charity stream and how to use various charity platforms. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Microsoft’s New Surface Lineup Promises Snazzy Touchscreens and Powerful Chipsets How to Use the iPad Calendar How to Watch Apple Events in 2022 How to Get Verified on Twitch How to Live Stream on Twitch How to Set up Donations on Twitch How to Watch Twitch on Roku How to Link Twitch to Discord Want More Twitch Followers? Try These 7 Pro Strategies Right Now Twitch: Everything You Need to Know 7 Ways to Make Money Streaming Video Games on Twitch The Top 12 Twitch Streamers of 2021 How to Watch Multiple Twitch Streams How to Stream to Twitch on Xbox One Twitch vs. YouTube Streaming: What's the Difference? Kickstarter vs. Indiegogo. Which Is Better? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies