Light and Leadership Initiative, Neighbor

Light and Leadership Initiative (LLI) is a Tinley Park-based non-profit that offers free educational services to children in poverty-stricken zones near Lima, Peru. <br><br>Founder and executive director Lara DeVries of Tinley Park first went to Peru in 2007. After meeting with locals in the area of Huaycan, Lara returned to the United States, graduated from Trinity Christian College, and began work on forming LLI. <br><br>In 2008, LLI was officially formed and recognized as a US 501(c)3 nonprofit. In May of the following year, LLI began operating programs in Huaycan, Peru. Because of our Board of Directors, volunteers, and supporters, LLI has had continued success in bringing classes in English, Spanish, French, art, dance, and more to children and families in this poverty stricken area. 

For more information, visit www.lightandleadership.org.