The WIELD Foundation exists to prepare and promote African women and girls for leadership in their communities business and politics. The WIELD Foundation envisions a society where women and girls are included and participate fully in leadership and decision making in all spheres of life. WIELD believes that its key success factors lie in the following areas - Focus on public/private partnerships - Intergenerational linkages and mentoring - Long term development approach - The linkages between African women and girls in Africa and the African Diaspora through mentoring and exchange programs - Commitment to early start V Beginning early development of girls as leaders - Establishment of a center of excellence for research in leadership