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The ALA Experience: Reflections from Year 2 Students
Every journey of growth is filled with moments of learning, support, and self-discovery. At ALA, students embark on a two-year experience that goes beyond...
Introducing More Inspiring Students in ALA’s Class of 2024
As we continue to introduce the outstanding students in ALA’s Class of 2024, we’re thrilled to spotlight more young leaders who are driving innovation,...
Developing leaders for the education sector locally and globally
Around the globe, former staff and faculty members from ALA leave a lasting impact on education and youth development. They establish innovative youth programs,...
BUILD-in-a-Box: Empowering African Youth Through Entrepreneurial Leadership
BUILD-in-a-Box is a two-day entrepreneurial leadership camp that ignites the potential of African youth. Held during the summer break (June to August) across various African...
Alumnus Barakaeli Lawuo's Extraordinary Journey to Virginia Tech
Barakaeli Lawuo' 20 (Tanzania) joined ALA in 2020 from Kibaha Secondary School in Tanzania. Even before joining ALA, Barakaeli had already established himself as...
ALA Students Perform at COP 28 in Dubai
In December 2023, six ALA students and Ms. Louise Saunders (Head of Department, Creative Arts) traveled to Dubai to perform at the Zayed Sustainability...
ALA's 2023 Annual Report
ALA's 2023 Annual Report is here, and we are thrilled to share it with you. The stories in our report highlight the potential of...
Nchang Tchofor ’18 (Cameroon) named Future Nobel Laureate Scholar
ALA alumnus Nchang Tchofor ’18 has been recognized as a Future Nobel Laureate Scholar by The Nobel Prize Museum and EF Education First. This...
ALA Graduates Takondwa Semphere '11 and Marie Elimbi '10 Honored with...
African Leadership Academy congratulates Takondwa Priscilla Semphere '11 (Malawi) and Marie Pelagie Elimbi '10 (Cameroon) on their recent recognitions and scholarships. Takondwa, an esteemed ALA...
ALA Alumnus Mope Khati ’11 Wins Seat in Lesotho Parliament
The African Leadership Academy congratulates alumnus Mope Khati ’11, who has won a seat in the recent Lesotho national elections. A candidate for the...
ALA Alumna Geraldine Mukumbi ‘11 Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar-Elect
African Leadership Academy alumna Geraldine Mukumbi has been named a 2022 Knight-Hennessy Scholar-Elect and will now pursue a PhD at Stanford University. She was previously...
Eddie Ndopu ‘08 appointed to United Nations Foundation Board of Directors
The United Nations Foundation announced the appointment of ALA alumnus Eddie Ndopu ‘08 to its Board of Directors on December 13, 2021. The UN Foundation...
Niu Raza Wins at New England Music Awards in First-Ever World...
On October 17th, ALA alumna Ny-Ony Razafindratandra ’11, celebrated winning her very first American music award and being the very first recipient of the new World Act Category...
