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.

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.

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.

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.