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
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OMLA so far...
Over the past few years, we’ve made incredible strides with the OMLA program. Training over 2,390 passionate young minds in sustainable leadership and equipping them with essential skills in Social and Business Entrepreneurship. The OMLA 2023 Bootcamp was a life-transforming bootcamp where 100 young Africans from Farming communities were selected from 17 secondary schools in Ondo State, South western Nigeria.
The enthusiasm for our initiatives is evident. In 2022, we received applications from just over 100 aspiring leaders. Fast forward to 2023, and this number skyrocketed to an astounding 2,000+ applications, a testament to the growing interest in sustainable leadership and the visible impact of the OMLA program. With momentum on our side, we anticipate even greater interest and engagement in the upcoming application cycles. Join us in crafting the next generation of sustainable leaders.
Food Security
Climate Change
Agroforestry
Waste Mgt
ICT
Sustainable Education
Our Impact over the years
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
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Tackling sustainable leadership from the Grassroot
The OMLA (One Million Leaders Africa) Bootcamp is a flagship project of the organization, aimed at high school students between the ages of 11 and 18. It is designed to take place during their summer break. The boot camp focuses on providing basic training in various areas, including sustainability, entrepreneurship, climate change, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and career orientation and development. The program runs for a duration of one week.
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One Million Leaders Africa
OMLA - One Million Leaders Africa is a project that intends to empower 1 million Young African Leaders by 2030 who will help put Africa on a more sustainable course.
OMLA Fellow of the Week
Onah Caleb is a legal practitioner with over five years of experience in Dispute Resolution, Child Rights, and Environmental Law. He assists startups and creatives in structuring incorporations, registrations, and mitigating legal risks to ensure smooth business operations.
He is also a writer and has written 13 articles, 2 short stories, and several poems. He received an Excellence Award in 2016 during the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize.
Onah is an agriculture enthusiast and a farmer. His interests include a fair and just society for everyone, and he believes that the change we are seeking begins with us first.
Currently, as an OMLA fellow, he is participating in training 50 young leaders to create lasting solutions to common problems in his community.
#OMLA #Leaders #Africa
The enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela's courageous leadership, unwavering resilience, and tireless advocacy for equality continues to ignite inspiration across generations. In tribute to this iconic leader.
The One Million Leaders Africa (OMLA) community, comprising Fellows and Alumni, will commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day 2024 with a momentous hybrid event spanning 20 African nations where OMLA has a presence.
This impactful celebration will honor Mandela's spirit and perpetuate his vision for a more equitable and just society.
#mandeladay2024
OMLA Fellow of the Week😇
Elizabeth Nshoma Moses is a freelance program coordinator from Tanzania with over four years of experience as a team leader and leadership training coordinator in youth programs.
Her experience in this field has allowed her to develop strong project management, coordination, and communication skills. She also has more than two years of entrepreneurship experience from previous ventures.
Elizabeth’s achievements include leading a group of young people in an exchange program to build their capacity, working with peers from different nations to address problems in sustainable development, offering solutions, and sharing knowledge.
Currently, as an OMLA fellow, she will participate in training 50 young leaders to create lasting solutions to common problems in her community.
#OMLA #Leaders #Africa
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OMLA Fellow of the Week Mutale Chilumba
Chilumba Mutale is a visionary Zambian-based innovator, social entrepreneur, and tech enthusiast with a deep passion for leadership. His main interests are science, technology, agriculture, and leadership.
His notable achievements are attributed to his groundbreaking innovation, the Triple Powered Electronic Egg Incubator, an innovation which remains a promising revolution in the agricultural sector.
Through the OMLA fellowship program, he has acquired valuable knowledge and skills, laying a strong foundation for his leadership journey. Committed to driving a positive change, Chilumba remains a dedicated advocate for the real transformation of the African continent.
Currently, as an OMLA fellow, he will participate in training 50 young leaders to create lasting solutions to common problems in his community.
#OMLA #Leaders #Africa
Thank you for the recognition 🙏🏿 I'm humbled 🤝
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OMLA Club Crushes Drug Abuse!
The OMLA Club just wrapped up an EPIC campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking! Together, we learned the TRUTH about drugs: how they wreck your health, mess with your education, and your entire future.
Big Kudos, our amazing OMLA Club Supervisors (teachers) who led the campaigns in their various secondary schools.
This campaign was all about arming ourselves with knowledge to make the RIGHT CHOICE. We're a strong, united force against drugs, and we're spreading the word – drugs have NO place in our lives or our communities!
#OMLAClub #SayNoToDrugs #DrugfreeFuture #NELIS
OMLA Fellow of the Week 😇 Celia Matyanga
Celia MJ Matyanga is a pharmacist and lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Zimbabwe. With 11 years of experience in mentoring and training students, she has successfully supervised over 100 undergraduate and master's students.
Celia has authored 19 publications, including one book. Her contributions to science have been recognized with numerous awards and fellowships, such as the L’Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science, NIH Fogarty Award, Mawazo Fellowship, and the Zimbabwe Emerging Faculty Development Program
She founded Research 101 Coaching, a social initiative aimed at empowering Zimbabwean youth to become ethical and transformative leaders who drive positive change.
Currently, as an OMLA fellow, She will participate in training 50 young leaders to create lasting solutions to common problems in her community.
#OMLA #Leaders #Africa
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OMLA Fellow of the Week 😇 Uchenna Ugochukwu Ozoekwe
Uchenna Ugochukwu Ozoekwe, also known as Bethany Blaze, hails from Nigeria and is a distinguished physiotherapist and second-generation physician with over a decade of experience in health advocacy, patient care, management, rehabilitation, and education.
He is the author of three books, including "Limited But Unlimited: A Book That Will Shatter Whatever You Have Known About Albinism." Beyond his published works, he has written hundreds of unpublished poems and songs.
Uchenna's special interests include personal transformation, gender equality, healthy living, international travel, study abroad, mental health, and community healthcare and wellbeing.
Currently, as an OMLA fellow, He will participate in the training of 50 young leaders who will create lasting solutions to the problems in his community.
#OMLA# Leaders#Africa
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All my congratulations Uchenna
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Happy Father's Day, Peter David Pedersen! Thank you for always being there with your love and support.
OMLA Fellow of the Week 😇: Sephelisile Phakoe
Ada Phakoe was born and raised in Mafeteng, Lesotho. She is a geographer, a feminist, a social impact leader, and a women's empowerment and climate justice activist who plays a pivotal role in community-led initiatives for sustainable development.
She is a tireless advocate who has traveled extensively, speaking and training in rural communities to promote women’s rights, education, and climate justice. Her achievements include contributing to local food security and sovereignty, advocating for gender equality, climate justice advocacy, and promoting environmental equity.
She is the founder of an initiative led by women and youth to provide a just future for all. Her impact extends beyond her activism; she has become a symbol of resilience and courage, inspiring generations to challenge societal norms and fight for climate justice and women’s rights.
Currently, as an OMLA fellow, she will participate in the training of 50 young leaders who will create lasting solutions to common problems in her community.
#OMLA #Leaders #Africa
OMLA Fellows Class on Ethical and Transformative Leadership, Facilitated by Akinola-Johnson Ibitokun
On June 7, 2024, the first class emphasized that everyone is a leader through their influence. Leadership is defined by values, not position or hierarchy. Ethical leadership focuses on values that shape leaders, who use feedback for self-improvement. Key lessons: Everyone is a leader, values make a leader, and ethical leaders have character.
On June 10, transformative leadership was discussed. It involves constant innovation, reinvention, and improvement. Transformative leaders seek ways to improve and learn from competitors and external sources. Key lessons: Transformative leaders are futuristic, learn from others, and adapt to the times.
On June 11, transformative leadership's charisma was highlighted, along with its benefits of innovation, increased motivation, and enhanced organizational performance. While transformative leaders focus on vision and results, ethical leaders prioritize morality, fairness, and organizational culture. Key lessons: Transformative leaders are charismatic, deliver extraordinary results, and ethical leaders are fair.
#leadership #sustainability
