Leadership

Every entrepreneurial journey begins with an idea. But turning that idea into a viable business requires learning, guidance, persistence, and opportunities to test and refine what you are building. Over 10 weeks, our entrepreneurs embarked on a journey designed to strengthen their skills, develop their businesses, and give them practical tools to move their ideas forward. Through 08 training modules, learned on a self-paced on the yam Platform, our scholars explored key area

For the 20 young scholars who took part, the journey has been about more than completing courses.

When Hanifa joined the Leadership Academy, she was eager to grow personally, develop her leadership abilities, and broaden her perspective. Like many young people, she had done much of her previous learning in a traditional classroom setting.

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe, yet many young Africans still lack access to practical learning opportunities and meaningful mentorship. The AI Challenge was designed to bridge that gap. Over four months, participants immersed themselves in an intensive learning experience that combined technical training, leadership development, mentorship, teamwork, and hands-on innovation.

When women have greater access to knowledge and opportunities, they can explore new ways to participate in economic activities, strengthen their livelihoods, and contribute to the development of their communities. The August 1 training is one example of how learning can open the door to new possibilities.

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe, yet many young Africans still lack access to practical learning opportunities and meaningful mentorship. The AI Challenge was designed to bridge that gap. Over four months, participants immersed themselves in an intensive learning experience that combined technical training, leadership development, mentorship, teamwork, and hands-on innovation.

At Leading Change Africa (LCA), the Undergraduate Program continues to create opportunities for scholars to learn, grow, and connect their academic journey with real-world experiences.

Through the In-Person Leadership Academy in Mali, LCA continues to invest in the next generation of African leaders, young people who are prepared not only to lead themselves but also to inspire others, strengthen their communities, and contribute to a more inclusive and empowered future.

This July, Leading Change Africa officially launched the 2026 LCAP Blueprint Program, welcoming a new cohort of aspiring entrepreneurs ready to transform promising ideas into sustainable businesses.

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe, yet many young Africans still lack access to practical learning opportunities and meaningful mentorship. The AI Challenge was designed to bridge that gap. Over four months, participants immersed themselves in an intensive learning experience that combined technical training, leadership development, mentorship, teamwork, and hands-on innovation.

Sustainable rural development is about more than improving agricultural practices, it is about empowering the people who cultivate the land, share knowledge, and shape the future of their communities.

Leading Change Africa proudly celebrated the graduation of the 2026 Virtual Leadership Academy cohort, marking the successful completion of an eight-week leadership development journey for young people across the continent.

A team of two, but whose passion counts for ten. Meet Carlen Arevalo and Britney Khan — LCA's 2026 intern cohort — as they share their "Whys" and favourite moments from Orientation Week in San Francisco, CA.