L.E.A.D Uganda
Stephen Shames Foundation
The Stephen Shames Foundation DBA L.E.A.D Uganda raises money and awareness for L.E.A.D Uganda Limited in Uganda.
The Stephen Shames Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All United States donations are tax deductible.
100% of the money donated to sponsor students and money sent as a result of our fund-raising appeals goes directly towards the education and care of our students (AIDS orphans and former child soldiers, etc.) in Uganda. Our New York office and fund-raising expenses are paid by grants from Forefront Church, the Honickman Foundation, the Jacob & Malka Goldfarb Foundation, and from merchandise sales.
L.E.A.D Uganda
L.E.A.D Uganda transforms forgotten children into leaders.
We locate the brightest children living on the edges of society — AIDS orphans, former child soldiers, abducted girls, and child laborers. We give them a family so they heal. We educate them at the best schools so they gain the entrepreneurial skills they need to achieve their dreams and help their communities.
Board of Directors
Gaurav Butani. Investment Banker. Partner, Davis Creek & TunicLove.
Errol Daniels. Optometrist and photographer.
Andrea Smith. Marketing and Public Relations Specialist.
Mark Stevens. Editor, Merriam-Webster.
Stephen Shames. Founder. Photographer.
Child Support Committee
Rachel Barish Swartz, Attorney
Clare Karabarinde, Attorney
Jennifer Leigh Clark, Attorney
Adam Pekor, Attorney
Martin Netley, IT specialist
Advisory Committee
Jimmy Kolker, Head HIV / AIDS, UNICEF
Marsha Vernon, Principal, A Schomburg Sattelite Academy.
Jacob Lange, Pastor.
Sarah Phillips, CEO Sarah’s Gluten-Free Baking
In Memory – Our Inspiration
Mike Forzley, Steve’s friend and mentor, who died too early from cancer. Mike’s work at Friends of the Children inspired us and provided a model for L.E.A.D Uganda. His guidance and service on the board helped us make this an exceptional program. He lives on forever in our hearts.
