Education is Everything.
The Light and Leadership Initiative is dedicated to improving access to quality education in Huaycán, Peru. Simply put, we believe in education. We believe in its power to create opportunities, form leaders and transform lives.
Learn more about our children, teen and women's programs!
Apply to be a Year-Long Intern with LLI!
Looking to gain experience managing an international development program? The Light and Leadership Initiative (LLI) is an ethical volunteer focused nonprofit located in Huaycán a developing community on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. We're looking for managers for our Kids, Teens, and International Volunteer Programs to start in August/September 2020. Free room and board provided! To apply, send an application and cover letter to vcm@lightandleadership.org with the position you are applying for in the subject line. Accepting applications through March 20th!
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Volunteer with Us
Looking to join our team in Peru or Chicago this summer? We have high-impact volunteering opportunities available either locally in Chicago or abroad in Huaycán, Peru. In Huaycán, we are looking for volunteers to assist with our programs March 2 and onwards, especially with our Reading Program, Art, and Front Desk. We also love help with LLI's Fair Trade project in Chicago. Learn more about the opportunities below!
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Shop LLI's Fair Trade Store
Support Women's Empowerment through Huaywasi, LLI's fair trade project. Working with seven artisans in Huaycán, profits from Huaywasi help provide free educational services to over eighty women each year as part of our Women's Empowerment Program.
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