Are you a young person of West African origin between the ages of 21-32 and willing to lead positive societal change in your community? The Africa Leadership Initiative – West Africa (ALIWA) is Calling for Applications to the ALIWA Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) – Class of 2024.
The programme is designed to raise the critical consciousness of the youth around personal, social and civic responsibility by enhancing their understanding of moral and effective leadership, what constitutes a Good Society and their role in it as important stakeholders.
Participants are challenged to think more critically and deeply about their values and ideas, and those that make the Good Society. The programme equips them with the knowledge and skills to build their leadership capabilities towards achieving greater societal impact. On completion, participants emerge from the program with a new perspective of the demand on their leadership as they confront the challenges facing the West Africa region, and indeed the difficult choices of our ever-changing world.
Gain essential knowledge, skills, and tools for solution-focused, values-based leadership.
Join a community of like-minded leaders dedicated to addressing current challenges in West Africa.
Eligibility criteria
Young adults (ages between 21 to 32) at the time of nomination
Demonstrated potential for leadership and a personal commitment to serve within their communities
Ability to engage on complex and diverse text
Open to West Africans primarily from Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, and Sierra Leone
Be ready to commit the time and effort to the programme curriculum
Application procedure and deadline
Applications can be completed through the online portal. Application deadline is November 30, 2023.
