Shelton Taguma

WWO Africa Ambassador

Shelton Taguma is passionate about seeing all children flourish and grow into healthy adulthood.  As a consultant, he provides strategic resources, capacity-building, and program support to organizations that serve vulnerable children and strengthen families globally. Having grown up in Zimbabwe, he directly experienced the challenges faced by impoverished children and youth. Committed to fostering positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families through effective global partnerships, Shelton is part of the Leadership Council for Faith to Action and a board member of Exile International. He was previously the Executive Director of Forgotten Voices International, a ministry that partnered with local churches in Southern Africa to empower caregivers and families to care for orphaned and vulnerable children. He holds a Master's degree in International Development from Eastern University, a degree in Youth Development, and a Bachelor's degree in Community Development from the University of South Africa. He has lived and worked in both Africa and Central America. Currently, he is based in Pennsylvania with his family.

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