In its quest to foster today’s African youth toward the ultimate goal of successful leadership, the African Leadership Academy (ALA) relies heavily on its partnerships with various individuals, corporations and groups in order to fully provide a safe, secure and thoroughly beneficial learning experience for the institution’s hundreds of exceptional students. With the valued support of the ALA’s current supporters, including those such as Tunde Folawiyo, approximately 85% of students from disadvantaged backgrounds will receive the opportunity for scholarships to attend this prestigious institution, located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The African Leadership Academy’s curriculum is focused on an understanding of the hardships plaguing the continent, such as poverty and disease. Once accepted into the institution, students will receive training in hunger eradication, health care provision, economic growth, and conflict resolution in order to best serve the continent. In order to gain acceptance to the institution, applicants of the African Leadership Academy must endure a rigorous application process utilising a range of short questions and admissions essays to narrow down the pool of qualified applicants. Most importantly, each applicant must possess exceptional integrity and a proven record of academic success in order to be considered for selection into the academy’s extensive training programme.

From monetary donations to volunteer opportunities and the prospect of internships within partners’ companies, there are a host of ways for the public to contribute to the further success of today’s young African leaders. The African Leadership Academy and their network have raised millions of dollars to further promote the mission of the academy throughout the continent and beyond. It is with these outstanding donations that the academy will continue to serve the continent as a leading institution preparing African youth for a brighter tomorrow.  Whether by recommending a student to apply to the programme or joining efforts with others to raise funds for tuition, the African Leadership welcomes all who wish to support its mission of encouraging tomorrow’s leaders.

For more information on how to donate to the African Leadership Foundation or African Leadership Academy, please contact Jennifer Bombasaro-Brady at jbombasaro-brady@africanleadershipfoundation.org. Fostering the next generation of African leaders, the African Leadership Academy remains instrumental in the ongoing economic and sociological advancement of the African continent. Armed with the continued encouragement of the academy’s supporters constantly striving to contribute to the institution’s mission, the African Leadership Academy will continue to serve as a beacon of hope for thousands of African students.