ALA Impact Stories

At ALA, leadership often shows up in unexpected places. Sometimes, it starts in a kitchen. Eric Wambugu is a young chef and entrepreneur from Kenya...

At African Leadership Academy, students are encouraged to approach science not only as a field of study but as a tool for solving real...

What happens when a young person is given the tools, support, and confidence to think beyond themselves? You begin to see the future take...

It is our pleasure to share the ALA Annual Report for 2025, a reflection of a year marked by resilience, growth, and the powerful...

Fatima Yunusa ’18 (Nigeria) and Aniaba N’guessan ’18 (Côte d’Ivoire) have been selected as Rhodes Scholars Elect from West Africa. They become the third...

As the Class of 2023 graduated on June 19, 2025, we took a moment to look back—literally. A few Year 2 students were invited to...

At ALA, students take on the challenge of a rigorous two-year program that prepares them to lead with integrity and purpose. But leadership is...

Each year on July 18th, people around the world are called to action in honor of Nelson Mandela’s legacy. His life was rooted in...

What happens when you give young people the space, support, and confidence to turn their ideas into reality? At this year’s South African Ideas...

Supporting African Leadership Academy isn’t just a donation—it’s a commitment to Africa’s future. It’s a belief in the power of young people to lead...

African Leadership Academy’s Year 1 students made a lasting impression at the Georgetown Model United Nations (GMUN) 2025 in Qatar, returning home with an...

Across Africa, millions of families struggle to access affordable animal protein. Rising costs, increased demand, and the growing impact of climate change are making...

In November 2024, ten students from African Leadership Academy had the unique opportunity to attend The Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, South Africa....