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HistoryAfrican Leadership Academy was founded in 2004 with the belief that ethical
leadership is the key to transforming the African continent. Founders Fred Swaniker, Chris
Bradford, Peter Mombaur, and Acha Leke sought to create an institution that would develop, connect,
and support those individuals who will lead the continent toward a peaceful and prosperous future.
In the two years that followed, the founding team built a powerful network of advisors and
developed a robust, sustainable operating model for the Academy, a world-class, pan-African
secondary institution on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa.
In 2006, these efforts were rewarded when Founders Fred Swaniker and Chris Bradford were
recognized as “two of the 15 best emerging social entrepreneurs in the world” by Echoing Green. The
momentum only continued in 2007 with the identification of our initial campus and the announcement
that Christopher Khaemba, one of Africa’s finest educators, will join African Leadership Academy as
the inaugural Dean of School. Dean Khaemba brings extensive experience as a school leader and is
noted for his ability to inspire and develop students from a wide variety of socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Today, African Leadership Academy is recruiting its first class of 100 young leaders from
across the continent for entry in September 2008. We are also hiring a world-class faculty from
across Africa and around the globe and developing a broad range of partnerships.
Join Us.
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