EchelleBenin is a non-profit student empowerment organization based in Benin, West Africa. Founded by a group of passionate Benin citizens, many of whom reside in the United States, EchelleBenin aims to strengthen the voice and agency of the underprivileged in regional policy processes. Their ultimate goal is to reduce poverty and inequality in Southern Benin.

Through their various programs, EchelleBenin coaches, mentors, and sponsors students, particularly those in underserved communities, to become self-reliant leaders and entrepreneurs. They believe in a paradigm shift, moving away from the temporary relief of material goods and money towards sustainable change envisioned and realized by individuals and communities themselves. What sets EchelleBenin apart is their unique approach.

Instead of solely providing material aid, they focus on offering after-school training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, and community development. They also emphasize the importance of mentorship and offer early opportunities for internship and job shadowing. By connecting students to scholarship opportunities, EchelleBenin ensures that socioeconomic hardships do not hinder their success.

Overall, EchelleBenin is dedicated to inspiring, motivating, training, guiding, preparing, and supporting students to become reliable GPS in their communities. Through their work, they aim to make education attractive, create economic prosperity, and equip students with practical skills for a successful future