YOUNG AFRICA LEADS
Africa’s looming population boom contains the key to catalytic systems-change: abundant human capital. We are transforming Africa by developing 3 million ethical, entrepreneurial leaders at a speed and scale never before seen.
Higher Education for a higher purpose
We believe that young people hold the potential to become the ethical, entrepreneurial leaders our continent and planet need. Our role is to unlock that potential through a one-of-a-kind learning experience that gives students the foundation for a lifetime of leading positive change
2,285+
Current students
1089
Mastercard Foundation Scholars
1,000+
Alumni, including 42% female
44,000
Jobs created by ALU Alumni
Our Vision
To transform Africa by developing its next generation of leaders
Our Mission
To catalyze the transformation of Africa. By preparing new generations of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders, we ignite a ripple of impact across Africa and beyond.
Three Pillars of Our Approach
We believe leadership is best developed through hands-on practice.
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