10th Anniversary Gala: April 27th!
Join us for LLI's 10th Anniversary Gala on April 27th
Harbor Point Tower
155 N. Harbor Drive, Chicago
7-10 PM
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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!
Volunteer with Us
Looking to join our team in Peru or Chicago? We have high-impact volunteering opportunities available either locally in Chicago or abroad in Huaycan, Peru. Teach English or Math in Peru or help with LLI's Fair Trade project in Chicago. Learn more about the opportunities below.
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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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