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SHADE

Living hope for children with albinism

aka Living Hope   |   Great Falls, VA   |  shadetz.org

Mission

Shade is a Christian organization empowering children, families, and communities affected by albinism and other vulnerabilities in Tanzania. Our vision is that people with albinism and other vulnerabilities are accepted and respected in their communities and live as productive citizens, safe and free from persecution. We are developing the Shade Campus to include a school, homes for children, an outreach center, a chapel, play fields, a clinic, and sustainable systems.

Ruling year info

2014

Chairperson

Dondie McNickle

Main address

PO Box 398

Great Falls, VA 22066 USA

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Formerly known as

Living Hope

EIN

47-1489275

NTEE code info

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (X01)

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Our programs

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Shade School

Shade School exists to equip and empower vulnerable children and children in the community for productive futures. We currently have preschool and primary classes and will add a new grade level each year until both pre-primary and primary schools are to capacity.

Students at Shade School receive an English-medium education in all foundational subjects, as well as art, music, physical education, and Bible. They are cared for holistically, receiving healthy breakfast and lunch, love from their teachers, and outreach to their families and community.

Population(s) Served
Children
Infants and toddlers

Shade reaches out to the community of Shinyanga to serve families holistically. We focus on creating relationship, igniting change, providing encouragement, offering resources, and advocating for persecuted people with albinism through education.

Population(s) Served
Families

Where we work

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Financials

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SHADE

Board of directors
as of 01/18/2024
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Board chair

Dondie McNickle

Carolyn Cuppernull

Esme Farley

Claire Fedele

Matthew Blunt

Robyn Magee

Dondie McNickle

Sara Borlie

William Hoover

Heather Nicholson

Byron Simpson

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

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White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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