LEAD MFA alumna Zeta Kromah joined LEAD Founder Will Smith for a conversation about her journey with LEAD, the growth of Tribe Stars, and the power of young people to create change in their communities.

After completing his first year at South Kent School, Josiah traveled to San Diego to participate in YSF’s Summer Immersion Program and compete in the San Diego Surf Cup.

After completing his first year at the University of Central Florida (UCF), LEAD MFA alumnus Abraham spent his summer in Philadelphia, training with the football club Philadelphia Lonestar.

This July, five LEAD MFA students who study in the U.S. had an exciting opportunity to attend a Gotham FC game in New York City.

LEAD Morocco’s U17 Girls and U17 Boys compete in Surf Cup International 2026 in Tangier, Morocco.

The world’s attention is fixed on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But long before the fanfare and the trophies, every player’s story began somewhere much smaller.

LEAD MFA alumni Dennis Quiwon and Galima Sonnah graduate from Westminster School and look ahead to the next chapter of their academic and football journeys.

LEAD MFA Alum designs community project centered on empowering Liberia’s talented youth. 

10 Years of LEAD MFA