Uganda is a country in central Africa that has been plagued by HIV/AIDS, a vicious Civil War, and extreme poverty. LEAD Uganda (www.leaduganda.org) locates the best and the brightest children living on the edges of this society- AIDS orphans, former child soldiers, child laborers and sex slaves. They are put in the best schools in Uganda and given all the necessary support and encouragement to become the next generation of indigenous leadership in the country.
LEAD Uganda is unique in its approach to improving the situation in Uganda. By using an African, not Western, approach, the children are taught skills to help them change the future. Instead of creating a dependency, the children are taught how to improve their country with their own ambitions and skills.
This August, a group of 14 volunteers are traveling to Uganda to assist LEAD Uganda in its mission to mold these children into leaders. Not only will they be helping the kids to reach their full potential, they are helping Uganda to break the cycle of dependency on foreign aid and leadership.
This benefit will help the team of volunteers raise money for this trip, as well as awareness of the troubles Uganda are currently facing. If you would like to learn more on how to help this wonderful organization, please visit www.leaduganda.org. The Kin MySpace
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