Events

2025 LEDI Gala

Celebrating 10 Years of Extraordinary Impact:
"The Time is Now"

Make A Difference: Become a 2025 Sponsor

The Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) cordially invites you to join us for our 10th Annual International Life Changers Awards and Fundraising Gala on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the elegant Marriott Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport- Grand Ballroom. This year’s milestone event, themed “The Time Is Now,” calls on visionaries, philanthropists, and change-makers to stand with us in transforming lives and communities across Liberia and beyond.

We are honored to have two dynamic leaders serve as Honorary Event Chairs for this year’s celebration: Virginia Harris, President of the Coalition of 100 Black Women, and Thomas “Trey” Dortch, III, CEO of TWD, Inc. Their leadership reflects the bold, unifying energy of the evening and the enduring spirit of service and empowerment that LEDI champions.

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a Power Networking Reception and Silent Auction at 5:30 PM, followed by the Main Program at 6:00 PM—a powerful lineup of award presentations, gourmet dining, cultural performances, and live entertainment, and so much more. This event celebrates a decade of honoring distinguished leaders who uplift humanity— 2025 honorees to be announced.

Tickets: $150 per guest

Sponsorships: Starting at $2,500 with premium visibility opportunities

Dress Code: Formal, Black Tie or African Attire

By attending or sponsoring the gala, you help LEDI empower youth, build Liberia’s first modern public library and technology center, and create real pathways out of poverty—one child, one book, one community at a time. Secure your seat today and be part of a legacy of impact.

Marriott Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport. LEDI Hotel Room Block Available Thru 10/1- CLICK HERE to Book Your Stay