Stephen Shames Foundation Inc.

L.E.A.D Ugandatransforms forgotten children into leaders.We locate thebrightest children living on the edges of society — AIDS orphans, former childsoldiers, abducted girls, and child laborers. We give them a family so theyheal. We educate them at the best schools so they gain the entrepreneurialskills they need to achieve their dreams and help their communities.WhyFOR THE CHILDREN. L.E.A.DUganda exists to transform children’s lives: to give hope to kids who had nofuture, to heal their pain, and make their dreams come true. Our children havetalent but lack opportunity. When placed in a loving family, they heal. Wheneducated at top schools, they excel. We serve them so they can serve the world.FOR AFRICA. Webelieve it is possible to end poverty in Africa and create a safer world byraising up today's generation of forgotten African children. Our vision: solutionsto Africa’s problems exist in the hearts and minds of the continent's neglectedchildren. They can do the job if given the education and skills.FOR REAL CHANGE. Ouridea is to create real change. One thing that differentiates L.E.A.D Ugandafrom other non-profits is we believe training leaders in underserved communitiesis the most efficient way to promote development and help Africa solve its ownproblems.FOR US. Redeemingthem strengthens us.