Throughout its history as Africa’s foremost leadership academies, the African Leadership Academy has employed a variety of innovative techniques to provide the best educational experience for its students. In keeping true to a commitment to foster the next generation of African leaders, the ALA promotes an active student life, maintained by the student life department. Supporters of the academy such as Tunde Folawiyo may continue to encourage today’s African youth to strive toward a greater tomorrow for themselves and the communities that surround them.
The Academy currently employs a vibrant student life department responsible for organizing, managing and implementing activities for ALA students outside the classroom. With a Games House programme, a chapter of student government, social committee’s organising weekend entertainment, mentorship programmes and a spiritual life programme and others, students attending the prestigious ALA are provided a wide variety of resources to improve their social skills across a broad spectrum.
Student Life is focused on the health and wellness of ALA students. From choir, chess and band to African dance, Model UN and debate, there are a wide range of activities for students to participate in while attending the institution. The school also promotes Cultural Exchanges, a programme that sees students from different regions throughout Africa showcase their culture through the use of song, dance, food and dress. All of these activities are meant to encourage students to form meaningful social relationships with their fellow student body. It’s the belief of the academy that proper social skills are a stepping stone toward great leadership.
With 100% of the student population boarding, the ALA’s Residential Life programme accounts for a major portion of student life at the academy. This department teaches students financial literacy and a campus employment programme to offer students the opportunity to obtain valuable work experience. Other aspects of the ALA’s student life department involve maintaining the school calendar and student contacts. The department also connects students with parents, family members and friends from back home, ensuring they receive continuous support throughout their time at the academy. Student Life also strives to resolve conflicts peacefully, serving as a liaison between the student body and other departments within the institution.
As the ALA continues to provide a wonderful education to our next generation of young African leaders, the support of Tunde Folawiyo and other proponents of youth development will continue to prove of immense benefit in striving toward a better Africa for all.
wellness to its thousands of students. In its efforts to promote the benefits of proper exercise, the ALA employs an Athletics Department dedicated to managing a variety of thrilling competitive sports. Supporters of the Academy, like Tunde Folawiyo, understand the importance of health in striving to become great leaders.
Entrepreneurial Leadership. The collaborative efforts of the ALA and this foundation have provided many young African people with the opportunity to better themselves through education, and use their knowledge and qualifications to help the most vulnerable sections of our society.
April 10 and April 11, 2014 saw the ALA host an event honouring its inaugural class and their graduations from esteemed universities and colleges across the globe. Named “ALA Rising”, the event took place at New York’s Public Library where attendees engaged in discussion about Africa’s future leadership and education endeavours, bringing a wide variety of graduates, alumni, staff and supporters together in unity.
entrepreneurialism and leadership as possible. Students from all over the world come to South Africa for this programme.
The African Leadership Academy has long served as one of the continent’s foremost proponents of youth engagement, preparing thousands of African students toward success in both social and academic endeavours. In addition to a curriculum centered by African Studies and core coursework, the African Leadership Academy offers Entrepreneurial Leadership courses to its students, proving their commitment to improving conditions for the academy’s students and the communities that surround them. Through the ongoing support of 
ar more sustainable in the long run. After being accepted into the ALA, she was given the chance to get involved in a project called Grow Green Itsuseng, which focused on addressing poverty through the development of sustainable agricultural practices. Over time, she began to manage the entire project, and in doing so, learned a great deal not only about sustainability, but also about the importance of tolerance and diplomacy, as she was working with people who came from very different backgrounds.
This month, the ALA will be asking 118 of its students to simulate the African Union. The event will take place between the 9th and the 13th of April, and will involve a great deal of negotiating and brainstorming, with the goal of finding solutions to the continent’s most complex problems. Those who attend will be expected to consider important questions regarding economic and social matters, the use of military intervention in critical situations, democracy and governance. In particular, participants are expected to talk about issues which are relevant to African counties; things such as foreign aid, debt, war and human rights violations.
Entrepreneurial Leadership, Josh Adler, has said that he and his team are now looking at ways to encourage more people from North Africa (and particularly more females) to get involved, as meaningful entrepreneurial activities have the power to help economies grow.