Tag Archive | ALA students

Tunde Folawiyo | ALA Gap Year Programme Welcomes Young African Leaders

The African Leadership Academy has long sought to promote the success of the next generation of young African leaders, employing a variety of initiatives to further their reach. Amongst these initiatives is the founding of the ALA’s Gap Year Programme, one that sees students from all over the continent come together in solidarity to attempt […]

Tunde Folawiyo | ALA Celebrates 21 Cultural Icons

In its efforts to promote a brighter future for a new generation of African leaders, the ALA began hosting a showcase of some of South Africa’s most influential icons. Seeking to inspire youth toward optimal self-discovery, the presentation sees 21 different stories of unique achievements that have collectively forged a great impact upon society. Tunde […]

Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy: How to Become Involved

Throughout its history, the African Leadership Academy (ALA) has served as a constant source of advocacy for the advancement of Africa’s youth. As a pan-African institution dedicated to fostering the next generation of great African leaders, the ALA employs a variety of teachings and innovative techniques to improve conditions for their students and the communities […]

Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy: Student Life

Throughout its history as Africa’s foremost leadership academies, the African Leadership Academy has employed a variety of innovative techniques to provide the best educational experience for its students. In keeping true to a commitment to foster the next generation of African leaders, the ALA promotes an active student life, maintained by the student life department. […]

A look at one student’s journey through the ALA programme | Tunde Folawiyo

Those who are interested in youth development programmes, like Tunde Folawiyo, might know that the African Leadership Academy’s approach to education is quite unique. In addition to teaching its students the fundamental principles of ethical and effective leadership, it also allows them to develop entrepreneurial projects which relate to their particular interests. Take for instance, […]

Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy Gap Year Programme

As a premiere Pan-African institution, the African Leadership Academy is continually dedicated to ensuring the growth and education of Africa’s promising youth, providing the tools needed to forge an impact on the future of the continent. The African Leadership Academy (ALA) relies greatly on the support of its various individuals, corporations and groups to maintain […]

The journey of one ALA student from a refugee camp to Yale | Tunde Folawiyo

Those who, like Tunde Folawiyo, support youth development organisations, know just how significant an impact these establishments can have on young peoples’ lives. Esther Some, a former student of the African Leadership Academy, is a perfect example of the transformative power of youth-centred educational programmes. Like many other students of this school, she experienced significant […]

The experiences of a former student of the African Leadership Academy | Tunde Folawiyo

Nkulukelo Yeni, affectionately known as ‘Ziggy’, is a graduate of the African Leadership Academy, who now attends Yale University.  His younger years were difficult, with his father passing away before he even began primary school, and his mother dying just a few years later. However, despite becoming an orphan when he was ten years old, […]

The ALA – giving hope to disadvantaged youths | Tunde Folawiyo

One of the most admirable aspects of the ALA’s approach to education is that the financial status of applicants has no impact on whether or not they are accepted. This is a fact which most youth development supporters, including Tunde Folawiyo are most likely aware of. Because of this generosity, many talented, studious young people […]

How the ALA operates | Tunde Folawiyo

Those who, like Tunde Folawiyo, are in favour of youth development projects, are probably familiar with the African Leadership Academy. Despite being open less than a decade, it has already established itself as one of the continent’s leading academic institutes. The intensive two-year programme that the ALA offers students includes everything they need to become […]