https://pressroom.prlog.org/LEDINOW/ About Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) - LEDI is a Cleveland-based 501 (c) (3) tax exempt nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to reduce poverty and increase the economic capacity of the severely marginalized and disadvantaged people of Liberia, West Africa, particularly women and children. https://www.prlog.org/13169919-ambassador-andrew-young-virginia-harris-named-honorary-co-chairs-of-2026-ledi-awards-gala.html Civil Rights Icon and Esteemed Civic Leader Join Forces to Honor Global Changemakers and Champion LEDI's Youth Literacy, Health, and Economic Empowerment InitiativesFri, 11 Sep 2026 16:54:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13156076-ledi-announces-new-international-advisory-board-to-expand-impact-in-liberia-and-the-united-states.html Board to accelerate LEDI's foundational mission to reduce poverty and change lives, championing literacy, economic development and strategic partnerships throughout Liberia and the United StatesTue, 07 Jul 2026 17:47:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13101357-ledi-announces-2025-international-life-changers-awards-gala.html Honoring Visionaries Leaders and Advancing LEDI's Mission of Literacy and EmpowermentWed, 24 Sep 2025 22:38:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13100436-egbert-perry-named-2025-ledi-international-life-changers-award-honoree.html Integral Group CEO and pioneer of the "Atlanta Model" recognized for transformative community development and urban revitalizationFri, 19 Sep 2025 16:46:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13099143-renowned-psychotherapist-and-media-personality-dr-spirit-to-be-honored-at-ledis-10th-annual-gala.html Atlanta-based founder of T2S Enterprises recognized as a 2025 LEDI International Life Changers Award Honoree for breaking mental health stigma and transforming lives.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:14:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13097891-university-of-liberias-dr-layli-maparyan-named-2025-ledi-international-life-changers-award-honoree.html Spelman Alum and University of Liberia's First African American Woman President to be Honored for Transformative Leadership in Higher Education and Women's EmpowermentMon, 08 Sep 2025 12:06:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13097309-judge-glenda-hatchett-named-2025-ledi-international-life-changers-award-honoree.html Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) proudly announces that Judge Glenda A. Hatchett, trailblazing jurist, television personality, and humanitarian, has been selected as a 2025 International Life Changers Award Honoree.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:55:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13096108-us-senator-raphael-warnock-and-delegation-meet-ledi-leadership-during-historic-visit-to-liberia.html U.S. Senator Raphael G. Warnock (D–Ga.), senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and his delegation met with Rufus Darkortey, co-founder and president of the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI), during their historic...Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13094062-monica-pearson-to-host-the-10th-annual-ledi-international-life-changers-awards-gala.html Legendary broadcast journalist to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for milestone event themed "The Time Is Now"Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:43:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13089061-the-time-is-now-ledi-celebrates-10-years-of-global-impact.html Celebrating a Decade of Impact—Honoring Visionaries, Empowering Communities, Transforming LivesTue, 22 Jul 2025 17:33:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13037597-ledi-announces-2024-honorees-for-9th-annual-gala-in-atlanta.html Celebrating Champions Who Dare to Dream and Achieve the ImpossibleMon, 09 Sep 2024 18:34:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13036466-atlantas-own-cyniah-elise-to-perform-at-the-9th-annual-ledi-awards-and-fundraising-gala-in-atlanta.html American Idol Season 18 Sensation to Headline a Night of Inspiration, Celebration, and Giving Back.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:22:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13035284-emmy-award-winning-host-sharon-reed-to-emcee-the-9th-annual-ledi-awards-gala.html "Celebrating Dreams and Achievements: Join Reed and Celebrated Guests at the 9th Annual LEDI International Life Changers Awards Gala themed 'Dare to Dream and Achieve the Impossible'"Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:34:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13033068-the-2024-ledi-international-life-changers-awards-and-fundraising-gala.html A night to remember themed "Dare to Dream and Achieve the Impossible."Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:37:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12992244-fox-5-atlanta-news-anchor-deidra-dukes-emcees-night-of-inspiration-hope-and-impact.html Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) is delighted to announce the successful 8th Annual LEDI International Life Changers Awards Gala, held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Marriott Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:31:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12985761-fox-5-atlanta-news-anchor-deidra-dukes-to-emcee-2023-ledi-international-life-changers-awards-gala.html The Board of Directors of LEDI and Honorary Co-Chair Xernona Clayton are thrilled to announce that Deidra Dukes, a renowned News Anchor from FOX 5 Atlanta, will be the Master of Ceremony for the 8th Annual LEDI International Life Changers Awards Gala.Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:48:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12982329-ledi-announces-8th-annual-international-life-changers-awards-gala-in-atlanta.html Ambassador Andrew Young, Terri Badour, Nancy Flake Johnson, Mary Parker, and Eric Robbins to receive LEDI's highest honorMon, 04 Sep 2023 00:08:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12934945-roland-martin-to-host-giving-the-gift-of-literacy-to-liberia-gala-and-liberia-bicentennial-honoring-2022-ledi-international-life-changer-honorees.html Awards Gala and Liberia Bicentennial Celebration Honoring 2022 International Life Changers Rev. Dr. Jamal H. Bryant, Xernona Clayton, Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., Dr. Tammy Gray-Steele, and Dana LuptonFri, 30 Sep 2022 16:58:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12929285-ledi-announces-2022-international-life-changers-awards-liberia-bicentennial-celebration-on-october-29-2022-at-cnn-center-in-atlanta-ga.html Themed "Giving the Gift of Literacy: The Perfect Bicentennial (200th Birthday) Gift to Liberia" this awards celebration benefits the completion of Liberia's first modern public library.Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:33:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12914575-ledi-announces-death-former-board-member-rev-dr-william-bgk-harris-of-icf-ministries-atlanta.html Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) regrets to announce the passing of Rev. Dr. William B.G.K. Harris, Bishop of ICF Ministries in Atlanta, GA who served as a founding board member and advisor to LEDI from 2007 to 2022.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:12:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12498595-cleveland-19s-harry-boomer-to-mc-giving-hope-beyond-our-borders-fundraiser-in-cleveland.html "Giving Hope Beyond Our Borders" event will benefit the LEDI-Leann Peiffer Scholarship Fund for children in extreme poverty and public library construction project in Liberia, West Africa - October 30, 2015Fri, 02 Oct 2015 03:50:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12498314-2015-international-life-changers-award-honorees-named-berkman-peiffer-thomas-and-wong.html LEDI announces the selection of four 2015 International Life Changers: Dr. Ronald M. Berkman, Eric N. Peiffer, Felton Thomas, Jr. and Margaret W. Wong.Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:03:44 GMT