Light & Leadership Initiative

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4.9

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6

Reviews


15

Years in business

Light and Leadership works with kids ages 7 - 17 in our after-school programs: English, Art, Chess, Sports, Yoga, Reading and Math

Mission: The Light and Leadership Initiative's mission is to respond to the needs of the women in the Ate-Vitarte district of Lima, Peru in their struggle out of poverty by improving the availability and quality of education offered to women and children. Through workshops and classes, women are ...

Review Description

Mission: The Light and Leadership Initiative's mission is to respond to the needs of the women in the Ate-Vitarte district of Lima, Peru in their struggle out of poverty by improving the availability and quality of education offered to women and children. Through workshops and classes, women are empowered to better care for themselves and their families by improving both their physical and emotional well being, as well as advancing their skills in the workforce. Children are offered similar opportunities and learn the value of education and respect for one's community. We believe the women and children of the Ate-Vitarte district will become positive leaders for change through love, support, and education.
Based out of Tinley Park, IL, the Light and Leadership Initiative is comprised of six Board Members living in the Chicagoland area or in Huaycan, Peru. We are a 501(c)3 registered U.S. nonprofit under the IRS tax code.


Contact Person

Jamie Austin

Spoken languages: French, English

Light & Leadership Initiative reviews

Jana Rojčeková rating5.0

2019 at Teach English to Kids and Teens

Being a part of the LLI organization and becoming one of their member was a really challenging experience. I am so thankful that I could participate in Huaycán as an English teacher because you are not only teaching, you are also learning for yourself. As much as you are here because you want to ...
Rose Unknown rating5.0

2015 at Teach English to Kids and Teens

Volunteering with LLI was my first experience volunteering abroad, and it was nothing short of amazing. Although I was only able to stay short-term, I gained so much from my time there. Working with the kids is unbelievably rewarding, and I grew to love and appreciate Huaycan and the Peruvian ...
Christina Unknown rating4.8

2015 at Kids' Education Center Coordinator

One of my favorite experiences was when I was socializing with some of the teens in the teen center that LLI created. We were having a karaoke night and the songs we played were a mix of American and Peruvian culture. But everyone enjoyed it all! We were singing in Spanish and in English and having ...
Javier Unknown rating5.0

2014 at Teach English to Kids and Teens

I volunteered with LLI for 7 months in 2014 and came away from my time there with a lifetime of amazing memories, great friends, and the satisfaction that I made a positive impact teaching kids valuable knowledge that will help them going forward. The teaching experience there is unlike many others ...
Daria Unknown rating4.8

2013 at Teach English to Kids and Teens

This was a great first time volunteer experience for me. I spent one month working with the English, conversation, library and sports programs with LLI. It takes a few days to get used to the changes in your living accommodations, eating habits and day to day routine, but soon you will find your new ...
Lucy Unknown rating4.8

2013 at Teach English to Kids and Teens

Lived in a cute, clean apartment with the lovely, like-minded other volunteers. We ate delicious meals cooked by a local Peruvian woman, and could even put in meal requests. The social scene was surprisingly lively. We made friends with local people; we would play volleyball and football with them, ...