Tag Archive | youth development organisation
Tunde Folawiyo | The ALA and the MasterCard Foundation – changing lives for the better
Those who are familiar with the ALA, like Tunde Folawiyo, might know that the MasterCard Foundation has been working with the academy for several years now, and in 2012, chose to renew its partnership, in a bid to expand the Anzisha Prize, and improve its Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The collaborative efforts of the ALA […]
Tunde Folawiyo | ALA Holds Event Celebrating Inaugural Class
Since its establishment in 2004, the African Leadership Academy has continually sought to encourage youth throughout Africa toward making positive impacts in their respective communities. Nearly a decade has passed since the inaugural class of the academy walked the halls for the first time, about to embark on a new journey that would see them […]
Tunde Folawiyo | A guide to the ALA’s Global Scholars Programme
In addition to offering a full-time two year course, the African Leadership Academy also runs an annual event called the Global Scholars Programme. Tunde Folawiyo, and others who are familiar with the ALA, might know that this is an intensive summer camp designed for teenagers, which aims to provide them with as much information regarding […]
Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy’s Global Scholars Program
In furthering its commitment to promoting the development and future success of Africa’s youth, the African Leadership Academy remains one of the continent’s foremost learning institutions, employing a variety of methods to ensure its students graduate with an utmost understanding of the issues facing the continent. Through the ongoing support of the academy’s valued proponents, […]
The ALA’s role in improving the economies of African nations | Tunde Folawiyo
Those who are familiar with the African Leadership Academy, like Tunde Folawiyo, are probably aware that the ALA has been involved in the running of the Anzisha Prize for several years now. This award is designed to recognise young leaders and entrepreneurs who have set up projects that have had a notably positive impact on […]
The journey of one ALA student from a refugee camp to Yale | Tunde Folawiyo
Those who, like Tunde Folawiyo, support youth development organisations, know just how significant an impact these establishments can have on young peoples’ lives. Esther Some, a former student of the African Leadership Academy, is a perfect example of the transformative power of youth-centred educational programmes. Like many other students of this school, she experienced significant […]
The experiences of a former student of the African Leadership Academy | Tunde Folawiyo
Nkulukelo Yeni, affectionately known as ‘Ziggy’, is a graduate of the African Leadership Academy, who now attends Yale University. His younger years were difficult, with his father passing away before he even began primary school, and his mother dying just a few years later. However, despite becoming an orphan when he was ten years old, […]
The ALA – giving hope to disadvantaged youths | Tunde Folawiyo
One of the most admirable aspects of the ALA’s approach to education is that the financial status of applicants has no impact on whether or not they are accepted. This is a fact which most youth development supporters, including Tunde Folawiyo are most likely aware of. Because of this generosity, many talented, studious young people […]