This new medicine is a 'beacon of hope' for/to thousands of people. [=this new medicine gives hope to thousands of people]
Our nation should be a 'beacon' of/for peace to people around the world.
These countries are 'beacons' of democracy.
(..) I hate men! I hate men! Oh no, don't hate, you don't want to put that out into the universe. Is it me? Is it like I have some sort of beacon that only dogs and men with severe emotional problems can hear? All right, c'mere, gimme your feet. I just thought he was nice, y'know? - Guess what? (..)1994 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate Season: 1 Episode 1