«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 Story
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 grounded in solid foundations, combining the clarity of our vision and mission with the strength of our values and motto.
Our Motto
✓ Impact
✓ Equip
✓ Transform
C’est le cycle de notre engagement : toucher les vies par l’action (Impact), fournir les outils nécessaires (Equip) et voir les mentalités et les conditions de vie changer durablement (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 integral 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 in the field.
Ethics and Rigor
- Integrity: Absolute consistency between our words and actions. We ensure transparent management and impeccable accountability.
- Discipline: A refusal of mediocrity. We act with rigor and perseverance, regardless of circumstances.
- Responsibility: We fully assume the impact of our actions and carefully ensure compliance with the law and the image of LED.
People at the Heart
- Dignity: Our central pillar. We treat every beneficiary with inalienable respect, without judgment or humiliation.
- Solidarity: Unity is our strength. We prioritize teamwork and partnerships built on mutual trust.
Action and Results
- Commitment: Active and lasting involvement. We uphold our collective decisions for real impact.
- Excellence: The constant pursuit of quality. Through rigorous planning and innovation, we aim for maximum effectiveness.
Our Team
Plus qu’une structure, notre équipe est une famille de cœur et de conviction, engagée pour la transformation des vies et la restauration des destinées. Elle est composée de femmes et d’hommes passionnés qui agissent comme de véritables agents de changement. Elle réunit des compétences variées autour d’un seul objectif : être les mains et les pieds de la vision LED sur le terrain. Chaque membre apporte sa pierre à l’édifice pour transformer la précarité en dignité, avec intégrité et dévouement, afin de restaurer les destinées de ceux que nous servons.
