Building Vibrant Communities

The AL for Agribusiness network supports and develops young leaders who contribute to transforming the agriculture sector in Africa. It catalyzes connections between key stakeholders to create an ecosystem that facilitates diverse career pathways and supports aspiring agripreneurs in building innovative ventures to drive productivity and job creation in their communities. The network also fosters intergenerational relationships to exchange information and positively impact rural livelihoods. Additionally, AL for Agribusiness provides an inclusive space for young leaders to engage with each other and agriculture stakeholders, connects them to job and internship opportunities, and supports agripreneurship as a key element of the agricultural revolution in Africa.

The AL for the Arts network is focused on accelerating the development of the African cultural and creative economy by supporting young leaders in building the necessary capabilities for success, providing channels for sharing their work, and facilitating engagement with industry leaders and stakeholders. The network aims to ignite collaborative connections, mentorship, and access to capital for ventures and initiatives with young artists across the continent and globally. Additionally, AL for the Arts seeks to create communities that build collective capacity to tackle Africa's grand challenges and accelerate the growth of young artists, fostering collaborations across multiple sectors of society to achieve the vision of peace and shared prosperity for Africa.

The AL for Education network is dedicated to fostering excellence in African education and improving learning outcomes for African children. They work to identify high-potential talent, develop exceptional education leaders, and connect a diverse community of education leaders seeking to enable lasting change in the sector. These leaders are driving conversations about what young Africans should know and be able to do, building transformational organizations, and sharing lessons to help others implement their learning for the benefit of African education.

AL for Governance is a network that aims to address Africa's governance and development challenges by developing a new generation of ethical public leaders. The network facilitates diverse career pathways into the governance sector for young leaders, catalyzes connections between members, and fosters powerful intergenerational mentorship relationships to drive lasting change. It strengthens the professional development of its young network members by facilitating internship and job opportunities, promotes dialogue and inclusivity as key success factors to fostering a thriving culture of effective governance, and builds a community that collaborates between network members to solve complex public policy and governance challenges.

AL for Health is a network that connects young leaders in the healthcare sector by providing high-impact internships, upskilling opportunities, and exposure to key constraints and solutions. The network comprises ALA students and alumni, Mastercard Foundation scholars, and over 80 partner organizations in the healthcare sector. AL for Health aims to accelerate the upskilling of its members through the Dr. Hawa Abdi Speaker Series, job and internship opportunities, and engagement from professionals across different career stages. The network also ignites proactive and entrepreneurial thinking among its members through collaborations across campus, exposure to autonomous changemakers, and resources to mediate health challenges across the continent. Through year-round engagements and biannual Gatherings, AL for Health creates a community of health practitioners, scientists, and industry experts, all working together to achieve a prosperous and healthy African continent.

AL for Infrastructure is a network that aims to enhance young leaders' participation in finding sustainable and technology-driven solutions towards infrastructure that is resilient, inclusive, and minimizes the impacts of climate change. The network accelerates career paths by connecting members to internship and job opportunities, ignites thought leadership by connecting members with industry players, and fosters communities of practice to inspire impactful solutions for Africa. The network champions entrepreneurial ventures that bridge infrastructure gaps and achieve positive impact.