Welcome to African Leadership Academy!

African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to transform Africa by developing and supporting future generations of African leaders. Opened in September 2008, African Leadership Academy brings together the most promising 15-18 year old leaders from all 54 African nations and beyond for an innovative two-year program designed to prepare each student for a lifetime of leadership on the continent. Students are selected to attend the Academy based on merit alone and complete an innovative curriculum with a unique focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and African studies. ALA graduates will attend the world’s finest universities and will lead Africa toward a peaceful and prosperous future.

The Academy is a nonprofit institution located in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are supported in the United States by our partner, The African Leadership Foundation. You can help ALA achieve our mission in a variety of ways: You can buy a brick; You can make a donation; or You can help spread the word about ALA. Support ALA today by clicking here!

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