Lead Exposure Elimination Project

theory of change

How a paint program reduces exposure

Our theory of change explains how our paint programs aim to reduce the use of lead paint, thereby decreasing lead exposure and improving children’s health and development.

the data

Lead paint is falling where we work

Paint programmes running, and how many of those countries now have a legally binding limit.

Source: LEEP annual reviews, 2020–2025.

How we work

Impact-driven

Our goal is to improve the lives of children worldwide as much as we can. We are driven by cost-effectiveness and results, and regularly assess our progress.

Truth-seeking

We base our work on evidence when we can. We are transparent, and share our successes and failures. We embrace truth, even when it isn’t convenient.

Collaborative

Multiple actors need to work together to eliminate lead from paint and other products. We aim to assist our partners, governments and paint manufacturers with the specific support they need to make lasting change. Our ongoing collaboration with local entities and governments is critical to our impact.

faqs

Common questions

How does lead paint cause exposure?

Lead compounds in paint result in high lead content. Paint generates dust and flakes, releasing lead into household dust. Young children ingest this through normal hand-to-mouth behaviour.

What other sources of lead exposure exist?

What are the health impacts?

Is there a safe level of lead exposure?

Local Action Fund

Fifty small grants across more than forty countries to NGOs, government agencies and civil society organisations, enabling locally led action to reduce lead exposure.

Apply for a grant

Opportunity Fund

Strategic, short-term projects that further our communal understanding of lead poisoning prevention.

Submit a proposal

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Every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life

We do this by driving evidence-based policies to eliminate lead poisoning across the globe — and we’re just getting started.

At LEEP, we trust our people to solve problems, collaborate with government and international partners, and share ideas and best practices.

We’re growing fast, so you can expect broad responsibilities and fast learning, and we will make sure you always stay connected to the larger mission through transparent, organisation-wide updates. Flexibility is built in too: most roles offer remote work across time zones, balanced by an annual in-person team retreat to keep us connected.

At LEEP, we trust our people to solve problems, collaborate with government and international partners, and share ideas and best practices.

Time to recharge

33 days of paid annual leave, plus generous sick leave and parental leave.

Flexible schedules

Flexible and remote working for eligible roles, across countries and time zones.

Growth opportunities

Professional development and regular appraisals to help you build your skills.

Support for your wellbeing

Health insurance where government healthcare is limited, alongside generous leave.

2025

Scaling up

We launch 11 new paint programs, bringing our total presence to 40 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Read the 2025 report

Have a question about our work? Get in touch with our team by email.

contact@leadelimination.org

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staff spotlight

Meet a few of the team

Akanksha Saletore

Senior Manager (Research)

Dr Basleal Tamire

Program Associate

Ivan Mahardika

Program Manager

Laura Miret Cuesta

Regional Head, Latin America & Lusophone Africa

Michael McLellan

Senior Operations Manager

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FAQs

Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) is a nonprofit with federal tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (EIN: 87-3016729.) Contributions to LEEP are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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