SHADE was established in 1999 in South Africa by Tembo Kalenga, David Ilunga, and Greg Andrews to provide help, advocacy, development and education for displaced peoples. It began through the Woodstock Methodist Church and created programs like the Sister 2 Sister Project linking displaced peoples across South Africa and the continent. Due to the number of at-risk children in the area, SHADE also began its youth program called Le Berceau (The Cradle). SHADE's vision is to be a place of welcome that builds bridges for a united future of peace and development.