Léopold Josias Tohoue is a social entrepreneur and community leader from Benin with more than seven years of professional experience. An alumnus of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Production and Health from the Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi. His journey reflects a consistent commitment to linking animal health, environmental sustainability, and social empowerment.

He is the Co-founder and Executive Director of VITAL AID ACT, a non-profit organization based in Lalo that equips rural and vulnerable women with the best practices in local poultry production, complemented by training in maggot rearing and women’s entrepreneurship. By improving poultry productivity and profitability, these programs strengthen household incomes, enhance food security, and build resilience in rural communities.

Léopold also serves as Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of BIO PLANET TMC Ltd, a social enterprise that transforms biodegradable waste into pest-control granulated organic fertilizer, contributing to soil restoration and sustainable agriculture.