GSIE: A Call to Action
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Last week witnessed the launch of the “Global Strategy on Inclusive Education” by ALA student Edward Ndopu of South Africa. Edward, who lives with a disability and must use a…
ALA News & Updates
Wilfred Griekspoor of the Global Fund evaluates student proposals
African Leadership Academy finds innovative ways to make our curriculum relevant to the real world. Last year, David Scudder, head of Life Sciences, challanged his Biology class students to write mock proposals…
ALA Hosts 15 Colleges and Universities
On November 12, 2009, African Leadership Academy was thrilled to host a College Information Session tour. CIS tours often help students determine which universities or colleges will be right for…
Nigerian Petroleum Experts Lead Seminars at ALA
One aspect of the ALA curriculum that makes ALA so unique is the Expert-in-Residence series. Experts from fields as diverse as international trade and astronomy live with our students for…
Witney Schneidman visits ALA
The students and faculty at ALA are proud to welcome Witney Schneidman to campus this week. An adviser to both President Clinton and President Obama, and long-time champion of African…
ALA Transformations: Finding Your Voice in the Crowd
It was January, 2009 and Kwinoja, a student from Tanzania, was in tears, shaking with fear and pleading to back out. She had never before spoken in front of boys,…
William Kamkwamba, ALA Student, adds “Bestselling Author” to his CV
William Kamkwamba has become the first African Leadership Academy student to have a book published. The book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, recounts his trials and tribulations as he tried…
Dr. Shaka Ssali’s Straight Talk meets the ALA Student Body
African Leadership Academy was pleased to host Dr. Shaka Ssali in October. Dr. Ssali a respected broadcaster and influential commentator on African affairs. He serves as Host and Senior Editor…
As Year Two Begins, the Student Body Doubles
African Leadership Academy is a bustling hive of activity as, for the first time, there are both senior and junior classes attending the school. The incoming class comprises 89 students…
ALA Welcomes New Faculty Members
ALA is excited to welcome 15 new faculty members and add seven new nationalities to the ALA faculty! The new faculty members have over 60 years of combined teaching experience…
103 Amazing Young Leaders Offered Admission to ALA’s Second Class
The ALA Admissions Office received over 2500 applications from 41 countries for the second ALA class, which will enter in September 2009. This was reduced to 350 finalists for admission,…
Students Reflect on the Inaugural Year
Towards the end of the first year, ALA students were asked to reflect on their first year at the Academy. This class exercise involved identifying their most memorable moment in…
Distinguished Speaker Series Closes With A Bang!
From its conception, the Distinguished Speaker Series has aimed to expose students to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. We have been fortunate to host Simon Bray,…
Student-Run Businesses Launched on Campus!
The launch of Chani’s Cafe marked the end of a succession of Student-Run Business (SRB) launches. Realizing that students needed a place to hang out and enjoy a variety of…
ALA Makes Its Mark at the World Economic Forum
Six students represented the Academy at the World Economic Conference held in Cape Town from the 10th — 12th of June 2009. Aissatou Diagne (Senegal), Jubilate Lema (Tanzania), Olivia Iloetonma…
ALA Makes a Splash at MIT Entrepreneurship Conference
What do the African Football Academy, linear electromagnetic technology, and the Amazing Race of African Tradition have in common? They are three ideas that demonstrate the breadth and boldness of…
Grand Opening Celebration Day 2: Envisioning the Future
Saturday, February 7th brought the second day of African Leadership Academy’s Grand Opening Celebration, including ALA’s first Leadership Symposium and a celebratory gala dinner. The Symposium brought together a panel…
Grand Opening Celebration Day 1: A Day in the Life at ALA
After years of anticipation, African Leadership Academy commenced its Grand Opening Celebration in the presence of students, faculty, staff, and more than 100 invited guests from around the world. Supporters…
Practical Experience a Must: Student-Run Businesses at ALA
How do we teach entrepreneurship at ALA? The only way we can: through practical hands-on experience! Student-Run Businesses (SRBs) are major components of our Entrepreneurship Curriculum, which provides students with…
Vusi Mahlasela Highlights Opening Week
African Leadership Academy students, faculty, staff, and friends celebrated the opening of this amazing new institution on September 5 with a special concert from South African musical legend Vusi Mahlasela.…
97 Students from 29 Countries Join the Inaugural Class
During the first days of September, 97 pioneering students from 29 countries arrived on campus to form African Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Class. Hailing from all corners of the continent, the…
ALA Admits 106 Students from 29 Nations to Inaugural Class of 2008
African Leadership Academy today announced that 106 young leaders (53 girls and 53 boys) from 29 nations have been admitted to the Inaugural ALA Class of 2008. These students were…
400 Finalists Named from 1700 Applicants; Founder Chris Bradford Speaks About Admissions Process
African Leadership Academy announced today that it had received a total of 1700 applications from students in 36 countries across Africa and around the world seeking admission into its inaugural…
ALA and Cisco Announce Creation of Cisco Scholars Program!
African Leadership Academy today announced the creation of the “Cisco Scholars” program. This program will be funded by the Cisco South Africa Education Trust, which was created by Cisco as…
ALA Founder Fred Swaniker Speaks at TED Global Conference in Tanzania
On June 7, 2007, ALA Founder Fred Swaniker addressed the attendees of the TED Global Conference in Arusha, Tanzania. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an invitation-only event where the world’s…
Chris Khaemba Named Inaugural Dean
Christopher S. Khaemba, 47, is currently Principal of Alliance Boys’ High School on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. In 2006, Alliance was the highest performing school in Kenya on the…
ALA Co-Founders Chris Bradford and Fred Swaniker Named 2006 Echoing Green Fellows
In June, co-founders Chris Bradford and Fred Swaniker were named as two of the “15 best emerging social entrepreneurs in the world” by New York-based Echoing Green. We were chosen…
ALA Recognized as One of the World’s Most Exciting and Innovative Social Ventures
African Leadership Academy was recently selected as a finalist in two of the most prestigious social venture competitions in the world-the Echoing Green Fellowship and the Global Social Venture Competition. Both…