Since 1971, LeaMcD has never given up on blessing the deaf in Ethiopia.
LeaMcD Educational Service for Deaf Ethiopians was an International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded by US citizens Neal and Rebekah Payne (Becki Leach McDonald) for the sole objective of providing free quality education service for the Deaf in Ethiopia.
LeaMcD has every intention to reach its attainable goals for the sake of Deaf education and equal opportunities for all Deaf in Ethiopia and for the Glory of God.
As a couple, Neal and Rebekah have a God-given vision for the Deaf in Ethiopia. They desire to bless the Deaf in Ethiopia with spiritual, educational, and other needs as God directs.
Provide free, quality education service for the Deaf in Ethiopia.
Collaboratively administrate empowered markets via plug-and-play networks. Dynamically procrastinate B2C users
Efficiently unleash cross-media information without cross-media value. Quickly deliverables for real-time schemas
LeaMcD was working with Addis Ababa Education Bureau to tutor an annual daily average of 100 Deaf students.
90% of 8th-grade Deaf students passed the national exam.
It is essential to hold accountable those individuals and institutions, including Churches of Christ, that knowingly conceal criminal behavior. When crimes are covered up—especially those involving abuse or exploitation—it not only denies justice to victims but also perpetuates harm within communities. Pressure must be applied through legal, social, and moral channels to ensure transparency, protect the vulnerable, and uphold ethical standards. Silence and complicity should never be tolerated, particularly when they enable wrongdoing under the guise of religious or institutional authority.
Please share our story with your friends and family who are part of the Church of Christ. By spreading awareness within the community, we can help shine a light on the truth and encourage meaningful conversations about accountability, justice, and healing. Every person who hears our story becomes part of a larger movement to protect the vulnerable and ensure that wrongdoing is no longer hidden. Your voice matters—help us make sure this message reaches those who need to hear it most.
We ask that you join us in prayer—lifting up the Deaf survivors who have endured unimaginable pain and injustice. Pray that they find healing, strength, and the justice they deserve. At the same time, we also pray for those responsible for these wrongs, that they may come to a place of true repentance and accountability. Justice and mercy must walk hand in hand, and through prayer, we seek both restoration for the wounded and transformation for the guilty. Let our prayers be a call to action, a plea for truth, and a step toward healing within the Church and beyond.
It is vital to speak out boldly against the false teachings that are being used as a shield to hide criminal behavior. When doctrine is twisted to justify silence, protect abusers, or discourage victims from seeking justice, it becomes a tool of harm rather than healing. These distortions of faith not only betray the core principles of truth and righteousness but also enable cycles of abuse to continue unchecked. We must challenge these teachings openly and courageously, calling for a return to integrity, transparency, and compassion within the Church. Silence in the face of injustice is not holiness—it is complicity.
Let’s not stay silent or passive any longer—let’s do something! The time for waiting has passed, and the need for action is urgent. Whether it’s raising awareness, supporting survivors, demanding accountability, or simply sharing the truth, every step we take matters. Change begins when ordinary people decide to stand up and speak out. Together, we can make a difference, challenge injustice, and help bring healing and hope to those who need it most. So let’s move forward—boldly, compassionately, and with purpose.
