«"What was born from a deep desire to serve humanity has become an expression of our service to God."
Eva Bataka, Co-Founder and President of LED
Our History
LED was born from a childhood dream: to alleviate poverty and bring hope to those in need. In 2013, this vision, initially driven by Eva Bataka and shared by other passionate young social advocates like Yaovi Amouzouvi and Ametepe Kodjo, took its first steps on the ground. A first initiative was carried out for children on December 26, 2014. Over time, however, the initial team drifted apart, and activities gradually ceased.
After several years of silence, the dream came back to life in 2024 in the visionary's heart with a renewed conviction: to make LED a channel for comprehensive transformation within communities.
Thus, former collaborators were re-engaged, a new team was formed, and the mission restarted on new foundations. Today, this deep desire to serve humanity has become the expression of a service to God, consolidating the impact of our actions on the ground.
Our Foundations
Our actions are not isolated. They are built on solid foundations, combining the clarity of our vision and mission with the strength of our values and motto.
Our Motto
✓ Impact
✓ Equip
✓ Transform
This is the cycle of our commitment: touching lives through action (Impact), providing the necessary tools (Equip), and seeing mindsets and living conditions sustainably change (Transform).
Vision
To see a world where every individual is equipped to live with dignity and fully contribute to the good of humanity.
Mission
To be a channel of hope and comprehensive transformation through humanitarian assistance, education, training, and the empowerment of individuals and communities in need.
Values
Our values are not mere words; they are the concrete commitments that guide every one of our actions on the ground.
Ethics and Rigor
- Integrity Absolute alignment between our words and actions. We guarantee transparent management and impeccable accountability.
- Discipline : The refusal of mediocrity. We act with rigor and perseverance, no matter the circumstances.
- Responsibility We assume full responsibility for the impact of our actions and scrupulously ensure compliance with laws and the image of LED.
People at the Center
- Dignity : Notre pilier central. Nous traitons chaque bénéficiaire avec un respect inaliénable, sans jugement ni humiliation.
- Solidarity Unity is our strength. We prioritize teamwork and partnerships built on mutual trust.
Action and Results
- Commitment : An active and lasting involvement. We honor our collective decisions for real impact.
- Excellence : The constant pursuit of quality. Through rigorous planning and innovation, we aim for maximum efficiency.
Our Team
More than a structure, our team is a family of heart and conviction, committed to the transformation of lives and the restoration of destinies. It is composed of passionate women and men who act as true agents of change. It brings together diverse skills around a single goal: to be the hands and feet of LED's vision on the ground. Each member plays their part in turning precariousness into dignity, with integrity and dedication, in order to restore the destinies of those we serve.
