Fred Swaniker is definitely one of the most charismatic young leaders and social entrepreneurs on the continent. Establishing the African Leadership Academy(ALA) with business partner Chris Bradford.
The ALA is all about 16- to 18-year-olds from every country in Africa training in leadership, entrepreneurship, and African studies. The goal is to prepare future African leaders to tackle the challenges they will inherit, while providing them a long-term support system of mentors, partners, and other leaders. Admission is based on academic merit and leadership potential, with financial aid available for those who need it.
The Academy intends to launch in Sept 2008 and one of the incoming students is a young man I think we both met (well me anyway) this time last year at the TED Global conference in Tanzania. William Kwamkamba is a young man through textbooks and limited resources built a windmill to provide electricity for his family.
I hope to have the opportunity to visit the academy some time in the not too distant future and see the next generation of young african leaders learning and being the change they want to see in the world.
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