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Young Leader Profiles

The world is filled with stories of young people who have gone on to shape the world as we know it, whether it’s a 17 year old high school student by the name of Bill Gates who goes on to launch a company called Microsoft at age 20; or a teenager by the name of Mark Zuckerberg playing around with computers at his father’s business who then goes on to launch a popular social networking portal called Facebook from his college dorm room at age 20; or a 12 year old boy by the name of Nkosi Johnson who goes on to address the 13th International AIDS Conference only to be called an “icon of the struggle for life” by Nelson Mandela himself ‒ all these are ordinary young people who through applying their talents, skills, experiences and passions, each in their own way, went on to shape the world as we know it.

South Africa is not short of such leaders and African Leadership Academy is intent on showcasing them to the world; below are a few profiles of Young African Leaders who have also applied their skills, talents and passions towards finding solutions to problems that faced their communities. Because of the initiative that they have shown, the world has sat up and taken notice of them. African Leadership Academy is looking to recognise the efforts of, and support the growth of similar young leaders.

Click on a young leader’s name below to read his/her full profile.
William Kamkwamba

William Kamkwamba
This profile has a video, click here to view.

Malawi

Built a windmill to provide electricity for his family’s home.
Miranda Nyathi

Miranda Nyathi
This profile has a video, click here to view.

South Africa

Assumed the role of mathematics teacher at her high school when there was a shortage of teachers due to a months long strike.
Edward K. Ndopu

Edward K. Ndopu
This profile has a video, click here to view.

South Africa

Founder and president of the 'Global Strategy on Inclusive Education' (GSIE), which aims to see more educational opportunities made available to children living with disabilities.
Tabitha Tongoi

Tabitha Tongoi

Kenya

Established “A Book for Change” to provide books for Kenyan schoolchildren.
Arkanjelo Paul Lorem

Arkanjelo Paul Lorem

Sudan

Refugee who became a top performer at one of Kenya’s leading high schools.
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