L.E.A.D Uganda

Stephen Shames Foundation

The Stephen Shames Foundation DBA L.E.A.D Uganda raises money and awareness in the United States, Canada, and Europe for L.E.A.D Uganda Ltd. in Uganda.

The Stephen Shames Foundation doing business as L.E.A.D Uganda is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax deductible. 98.5% of all money raised goes directly towards the education of AIDS orphans and former child soldiers in Uganda.

L.E.A.D Uganda

LOCATE   EDUCATE   ACHIEVE   DREAM L.E.A.D Uganda locates forgotten children, educates them, and helps them achieve their dreams. L.E.A.D Uganda is an educational leadership initiative for abandoned children affected by AIDS, war, and poverty. We give hope to children who had no future.

Board of Directors

Stephen Shames. Founder, Photographer. Brian Moll. Lead Pastor, Forefront Christian Church. Andrea Smith. Marketing Director, Aperture. Errol Daniels. Optometrist and photographer. Mark Stevens. Editor, Merriam-Webster. Joshua Shames, Attorney.

Advisory Committee

Marsha Vernon, Teacher, A Schomburg Sattelite Academy. William Schroeder, Business Consultant. Jacob Lange Pastor, Forefront Christian Church. David Fenton, CEO, Fenton Communications. 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 remains forever in our hearts.

Two Organizations / Same Name We use the same name, L.E.A.D Uganda, because we have the same mission of helping children achieve, but - since we are in two sovereign nations, there are two separate organizations. In Uganda L.E.A.D Uganda is registered as a local NGO. In the United States the Stephen Shames Foundation DBA L.E.A.D Uganda is a 501(c)3 non-profit.