Yannick is from Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and lived there until he was 18 years old. He then arrived in Paris for his studies. He and Raphaël met during a joint project in their engineering school. It was the start of a strong friendship . Concerned about the precarious living conditions and education of the inhabitants of his country, he confides in his best friend. After long discussions and mature reflections, they decide to combine their ambitious and united spirits to create Espoir Lumineux and embark on a first adventure: the electrification of a primary school in Burkina Faso.