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Leaders of the Free World
Leaders of the Free World(LFW) is an international experience and leadership development program for young Black men. Our mission is to develop dynamic leaders who are globally-minded, self-aware, and service-driven.
The Leaders of the Free World program works on a national level and incorporates personal & professional development, cultural exchange, and mentorship, with a particular (but not exclusive) focus on community college students. Along with the opportunity for international exposure , our students engage in learning and reflection activities, before, during, and after their trip; that target social and psychological barriers to academic success and retention.
LFW’s goal is to create a network of leaders whose development impacts their own lives and their communities; grooming the next generation of changemakers, entrepreneurs, and mentors.
LFW’s goal is to create a network of leaders whose development impacts their own lives and their communities; grooming the next generation of changemakers, entrepreneurs, and mentors.
A Note Regarding the Current Global Health Crisis
We are continuing to monitor updates on the current COVID-19 (Corona Virus) pandemic. At this time we have chosen to extend our pre-departure program & curriculum and move our Ghana trip out to January 2021 winter break.
Although our trip was initially scheduled for late summer, we are taking all precautions and recognize the impact of the current situation could have far-reaching effects into that time-frame. Please contact us if you have questions.
We are continuing to monitor updates on the current COVID-19 (Corona Virus) pandemic. At this time we have chosen to extend our pre-departure program & curriculum and move our Ghana trip out to January 2021 winter break.
Although our trip was initially scheduled for late summer, we are taking all precautions and recognize the impact of the current situation could have far-reaching effects into that time-frame. Please contact us if you have questions.
Our Sponsors & Partners
Leaders of the Free World is proudly supported by the Kindle Project Fund of the Common Counsel Foundation, the Earl and Margaret Chesson Charitable Endowment fund of Triangle Community Foundation the Schwab Charitable Fund, and the Too Fly Foundation.
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Leaders of the Free World is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
All donations are tax exempt under their status.
All donations are tax exempt under their status.
Travel Stories
Our travel stories series highlights the first-time travel experiences of black men. We believe the impact of these experiences are transformational and that these stories are powerful. We want to encourage and inspire more young men of color to travel and to share their stories.
My trip to Cuba proved to me that anything was possible. 
Amilton Baptista,
Advisory board and ambassador for the Bigger Than My Block Movement Staff Member at College Bound Dorchester. (Read the Full Story) |
I learned a lot about myself and how I needed to take a more deliberate, responsible role in my own life. 
Napoleon Maddox, producer, human beatbox artist, vocalist, DJ, leader of the Hip-hop band called ISWHAT?!.
(Read full story) |
Read More from Our First-Time Travel Stories Series!
Do You Have a Travel Story?
LFW is looking for first-time travel stories from Black Men. We want to know how your experience changed your life.
Click HERE to tell us your story.
LFW is looking for first-time travel stories from Black Men. We want to know how your experience changed your life.
Click HERE to tell us your story.
Would You Like to Get Involved With LFW?
Leaders of the Free World provides international experiences and leadership development for young black men.
We believe in cultivating the next generation of leaders who are compassionate, courageous, globally-minded,
and service-driven.
Contact us and let us know how you'd like to help, info@leadersofthefreeworld.org
We believe in cultivating the next generation of leaders who are compassionate, courageous, globally-minded,
and service-driven.
Contact us and let us know how you'd like to help, info@leadersofthefreeworld.org