OMLA’s vision is to empower One Million Leaders in Africa by 2030
OMLA’s vision is to empower One Million Leaders in Africa by 2030
How it all started
At the 2020 Next Leaders Africa Summit, 200 young Africans from 30 countries gathered and developed a vision for Africa.
A vision of an Africa that is green, circular, sustainable, free of poverty and food insecurity. With easy access to education, employment, economic opportunities and health care for everyone.
A continent in peace and harmony, an Africa where everyone can flourish regardless of gender, religion or ethnicity.
One Million Leaders Africa (OMLA) was born
OMLA so far...
We work in all African countries.
In 2020 and 2021, we have worked with 500 young people to develop the OMLA program and train 30 young people in Social and Business Entrepreneurship.
We also supported 3,000 people in 5 African countries during COVID-19 pandemic crisis, by providing relief materials in their communities.
Now OMLA is having an intensive fellowship program to train young people in sustainable leadership.
The OMLA Fellowship Program
OMLA annually recruits young African talents who are awarded an OMLA Fellowship. They receive a two-month training in aspects as Leadership, Sustainability, Social innovation and Social entrepreneurship.
After their training, each fellow trains and mentors fifty other young people (Stars), who aspire to create social projects within their communities.
The Stars in their turn will train other young people (Starlets).
The OMLA Fellows, Stars and Starlets will run community projects during a one-year fellowship.
After completing the fellowship, they will become part of the OMLA Alumni community, a support network for One Million Leaders Africa.
Who can join?
We are looking for leaders who embody the values that reflect the community and commitment to the world we want to build.
Our One Million Leaders will embody the commitment:
I AM SET to change Africa for our future generations.
Integrity
Accountability
Modesty
Sustainability
Excellence
Teamwork
Upcoming Events Programs Activities
Join us in celebrating the 2023 International Women’s Day with our Fellow’s special event themed “Embrace Equality”. The event will be held on March 8th, 2023, starting at 10 am GMT.
Come and be part of this momentous occasion as we celebrate the achievements of women all over the world and encourage the continued fight for gender equality. Come and learn about the challenges women face in their quest for equality and how you can help make a difference.
We look forward to having you join us on this special day. Thank you.
