LEAD Rwanda (U.S. - Rwanda Alumni Association)

Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Accountability and Development (LEAD) is a Rwandan-based association of former participants into several exchange programs organized by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs . These programs, including for example: the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders – Tech Women – International Volunteer Leadership Program – Hubert Humphrey Fellowship – Professional Fellows Program – Fulbright Program, and many more enable the participants especially from Rwanda and around the world to gain valuable skills and experience from the American people and perspective. Upon return to Rwanda, the Alumni endeavor to share the skills and information they acquired through leadership and entrepreneurship trainings, mentorship, and volunteer services for communities, while also informing Rwandans of educational, professional and personal development opportunities available to them. LEAD works in this context and brings members together as an association for a better coordination and more impactful initiatives. LEAD is officially registered as a non-profit and non-governmental organization and has been granted legal personality certificate by the Rwanda Governance Board. As of now, LEAD brings together over 100+ alumni in Rwanda and with a plan to keep recruiting many change-makers in Rwanda.