Huge thanks to USAID for sharing and supporting our work! We are very excited to be working together to eliminate lead poisoning. https://lnkd.in/ecp5JN3K
Lead Exposure Elimination Project
Public Safety
Driving effective policies to eliminate lead poisoning across the globe.
About us
LEEP advocates for lead paint regulation to reduce lead poisoning and improve the health, wellbeing, and potential of children worldwide.
- Website
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External link for Lead Exposure Elimination Project
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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London, GB
Employees at Lead Exposure Elimination Project
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Srujith Lingala
Lead Exposure Elimination | Columbia | IIM
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Scott Matafwali
PhD | Program Manager at Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP)
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Tomos Davies
Chief Operating Officer at LEEP - Lead Exposure Elimination Project
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Nasser Hassane
Program Manager at Lead Exposure Elimination Project | Chevening Alumni
Updates
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LEEP visited Sierra Leone in early August to continue our collaboration with Environment Protection Agency (EPA-SL). We're grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the Government of Sierra Leone and look forward to supporting them as they eliminate lead paint from the market.
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA-SL) and its partners explore avenues to curtail lead-paint exposure in Sierra Leone. It should be noted that in 2022, the agency, in collaboration with the Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP), undertook a paint testing study to evaluate the lead concentration of paints available for purchase in Sierra Leone. The results showed that 9 out of 19 (47%) samples of solvent-based paint for domestic use obtained in Freetown contained dangerously high levels of lead (more than 90 ppm lead), which is the maximum threshold suggested by the United Nations Environment Programme Model Law. Lead-based paints typically had lead concentrations that were many times higher than the legal limit: 42% of paints contained more than 600 ppm. The maximum lead content detected was 32,000 ppm which is over 350 times the recommended limit. Furthermore, as lead paint ages, it begins to degrade, fragmenting into flakes and dust that pollute the environment and can be swallowed, particularly by small children. This poses an environmental and public health threat that requires urgent action. Given this, the agency, in collaboration with the Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP), organised a three-day seminar and field visit with #EPA staff to review an Arrangement of Regulations—a set of draft regulations designed to regulate the industrial activities of Sierra Leone's paint manufacturers, importers, and exporters. The Legal Affairs Compliance and Enforcement Directorate introduced the detailed regulations that will be enacted to prevent the manufacture, sale, and import of lead-based paints. Dr Bal Dhital, Program Manager of the Lead Exposure Elimination Project, and Mohamed Osman Bah, Manager of the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau, explained during working sessions that when lead is absorbed into the body, it can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs such as the kidneys, nerves, and blood. It can also result in behavioural issues, learning impairments, seizures, and, in severe circumstances, death. It has a damaging effect on practically all body systems and is especially dangerous to young children and pregnant women. Globally, lead paint is a major source of lead poisoning. Field visits to Lion Paint Company in Cline Town, Vintex Paint Company in Goderich, Rainbow Paint, Sierra Paint, and the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau provided insight into their operations and compliance rates with acceptable environmental health and safety standards, highlighting how we can investigate options to eliminate lead from paint products by international standards. The seminar concluded with the presentation of the draft regulations, which will be submitted to the ministry for further review, discussion, and approval before being presented to the House of Parliament as a step to demonstrate Sierra Leone's commitment to protecting public health in conjunction with global efforts to eliminate lead paint hazards. #EPATS
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Less than 1 week left to apply for LEEP’s Operations Associate role! If you are an early-career generalist with strong numerical and reasoning skills, and you are looking for a role where you can learn quickly and have a major impact, apply today: https://lnkd.in/eCbF-PTG
LEEP is hiring an Operations Associate! Take a look to find out more and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eCbF-PTG The Operations Associate will help maintain LEEP’s financial and operational systems and records, assist with hiring and HR tasks, and provide important logistical support to our Programs Team. We are looking for a value-aligned, early-career generalist with high agency, excellent attention to detail, and strong numerical and reasoning skills. Please share this opportunity in your networks, and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eCbF-PTG
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LEEP is hiring an Operations Associate! Take a look to find out more and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eCbF-PTG The Operations Associate will help maintain LEEP’s financial and operational systems and records, assist with hiring and HR tasks, and provide important logistical support to our Programs Team. We are looking for a value-aligned, early-career generalist with high agency, excellent attention to detail, and strong numerical and reasoning skills. Please share this opportunity in your networks, and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eCbF-PTG
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The Environmental Management Agency of Zimbabwe (EMA) and LEEP jointly conducted a paint study to determine the lead content of paints available to purchase in Zimbabwe. Results showed that 35% of the samples, representing 34 brands, contained hazardous levels of lead. The study followed on from a multi-stakeholder workshop held in Harare and organised by EMA and LEEP, during which a roadmap to eliminate lead paint in Zimbabwe was discussed. Read our post to find out more: https://lnkd.in/etrqXmEG
Zimbabwe: government and paint manufacturers take steps towards lead-free
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The Ghana Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana Standards Authority, Environmental Youth Action Network, and LEEP conducted a paint study last year in Ghana. Results showed that six out of 59 (10%) samples of paints for home use contained hazardous levels of lead. Following receipt of the results, the two largest lead paint manufacturers report that they have switched to lead-free. These study results demonstrate that Ghana is one of the leaders in its region on lead paint reduction. Moreover, shortly before LEEP started working in Ghana, the GSA put in place a new limit of 90 ppm for solvent-based paint manufactured in Ghana. Read our post to find out more: https://lnkd.in/e-s_8k32
Update on lead paint in Ghana
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Press coverage from our awareness-raising workshop in Nigeria, organised with SRADeV Nigeria and STANDARDS ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA. We are delighted to see the progress being made toward lead paint elimination; the government of Nigeria is aiming to phase this out by January 1, 2025! https://lnkd.in/eMQB7c7A https://lnkd.in/eD2RZVPg Coverage from Kakaaki and Guardian Nigeria
Lead Paint Regulation in Nigeria - News Coverage
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Thanks to BOSAD (Boya Sanayicileri Derneği) for organising the Paint Istanbul & Turkcoat 2024 exhibition last month! The exhibition brought together important stakeholders and industry leaders in the paint and coatings sector, and LEEP appreciated the opportunity to learn from and connect with them. We look forward to continuing these partnerships as we work to eliminate lead exposure in paint.
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In 2023, we conducted studies on spices in Türkiye and Ethiopia. Encouragingly, none of the samples collected contained levels of lead consistent with adulteration with lead pigments. Read our post to find out more: https://lnkd.in/ewTsD7fX
Testing spices for lead content in Türkiye and Ethiopia
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Only one week left to apply for LEEP’s Program Manager for India or Director of Research and Strategy role! If you are looking for a career that gives you a variety of experiences and allows you to have a major impact, check out the roles and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eCbF-PTG