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 Bootcamp for Secondary School Students in Africa is one step further in our drive towards sustainable leadership and development. The bootcamp will feature key training sessions on Digital and technological skills, Climate change, Entrepreneurship Skill and Leadership.
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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.
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Happy international women's day Kudos OMLA
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Exciting news! Count me in to support and empower the next generation of African leaders at the OMLA 2024 Bootcamp! Together, we can ignite positive change across communities and beyond. #OMLA2024Bootcamp #Empoweringleaders #BuildingTheFuture #Youngpositivechangemakers #OMLA #NELIS ✊
KUDOS OMLA.
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Happy New Month to you too! 🎉 May this month bring progress, unity, and growth to Africa and its communities. Let's continue to strive for effective leadership and sustainable development projects. #HappyNewMonth #Africa #Leadership #Community #DevelopmentProject
Happy new month NELIS Happy new month OMLA
Wish you the same
Exceptional, OMLA is the home that bleeds generational thinkers and impactful leaders across the globe 🌎
Thank you. Wishing OMLA all a very best wishes of the month!
Wonderful
Wishing OMLA same
We are changemakers Kudos to OMLA
We were told that the results of the OMLA 2024 application will be out by January ending, but we're in March now. Still patiently waiting for it
Hello people here. We applied in November and you said that you shall reach to us towards the end of January 2024 but up to now no response. What is going on?? Thx
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.OMLA is like a dream come true for all African young potential leaders ❤️
Kudos OMLA
I can't wait to be a part of the transformation
OMLA! A place to be
Our OMLA 2023 Bootcamp graduates didn't just learn, they took action! Students led tree-planting initiatives across their schools, putting their climate knowledge into practice.
Climate change is real, and it's up to our generation to fight it. By empowering young leaders with the tools and knowledge they need, we can build a more sustainable future.
Remember, "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything." – Albert Einstein. ✊
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What an inspiring initiative! It's heartening to see young leaders taking tangible action to combat climate change. By empowering the next generation with knowledge and tools, we can indeed pave the way for a more sustainable future. The quote by Albert Einstein serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of taking action. Keep up the great work! ✊ #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership
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Kudos OMLA.
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Yes" zero tolerance for female genital mutilation.
Exciting Announcement: One Million Leaders Global Giving Campaign is now receiving donations! 🌍✨
We are thrilled to bring you extraordinary news from the One Million Leaders Fellowship
✅We are raising USD 50,000 to support 400 fellows (who will be engaging around 10,000 “champions” (second tier) and sponsor the implementation of 125 community projects in the 2024 fellowship.
✅The project budget focuses majorly on supporting the following activities:
○ Support for each Fellow’s/Champion’s training
○ Implementation of Community-change Project funding (125 community projects!)
✅Why We Need Your Support:
Your contribution, however big or small, will directly empower the next generation of changemakers. It will provide Fellows and Champions with the vital resources they need to hone their skills, execute impactful projects, and leave a lasting legacy in their communities.
#oml #onemillionleaders
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How to be a fellow?
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Very impressive 👏🏻
Looking forward to such experience
Great OMLA. KUDOS.
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Great teachings from OMLA bootcamp
Great one
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Yes! It is essential change makers work together
Right!
Yes! It is essential change makers work together
United
Well said
Strength in unity!
This is nothing, but the truth. Kudos to OMLA
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The application period for #OneMillionLeaders fellowship program 2024 concluded on January 20th! We received an impressive 17,000 registrations and nearly 8,000 submissions from individuals in 107 countries. 🙌
Out of these, approximately 420 will be selected as fellows. Including the second tier, known as “champions.” We aim to graduate 7,500 OML leaders and support around 100 community projects worldwide, so these numbers prove that our efforts are focused in the right direction.
Thank you, #OML!
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Awesome. Kudos to the team as we look forward to the selected Champions.
This is awesome. Kudos 👍 to the great #OML
We will surely succeed🫵
🥰may we succeed 🥰🙏
That's a great statistics
I wish I could be among the successful
We are doing fine already.. Go #OML 💪🏻
May we be among the selected fellows.
This is great 👍
Thanks for the update🙌❤️
This is one of a million opportunities and I look forward to being part of the successful applicants.
Great
In shaa Allah
WE WILL ACHIEVE IT, TOGETHER
Thanks for the update. I look forward to the opportunity
Awesome
Amazing! Keep up the good work!
I am hopeful.
Can't wait
May we be amongst the selected fellow
Congratulations for those that will be selected
We will succeed Insha Allah
When will the shortlisting be done?
Kudos to the great OMLA.
Wow, Great. Can't wait to see that congratulatory message on my phone of being selected in Jesus name Amen🙏🙏🥰
Imagine a world where passionate young leaders from diverse backgrounds are equipped with the skills, resources, and networks to tackle pressing global challenges, and where communities across the globe are empowered to create lasting change, driven by the vision and energy of a new generation. The One Million Leaders (OML) project is an initiative by NELIS – Next Leaders’ Initiative for Sustainability, aiming to inspire, connect and empower one million next-generation leaders and social innovators in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and MENA (Middle East & North Africa) regions by 2030. We are raising USD 50,000 to support 400 fellows (who will be engaging around 10,000 “champions” (second tier)) and sponsor the implementation of 125 community projects in the 2024 fellowship. Every contribution, regardless of size, brings us closer to achieving our shared vision.Please make your donation here: www.globalgiving.org/projects/one-million-leaders-oml/Share our story with your network, spread the word, and help us ignite the spark of change.Remember, your passion and dedication can make a real difference in the lives of young leaders and the communities they serve!#leadership #leadershipdevelopment#youthleadership #communityproject #makeadifference #togetherwecan #crowdfunding #fundraiser #givingback #socialgood #donate #getinvolved #makeanimpact #OMLA #OMLAS #OMLATAM #OMLMENA #NELIS ... See MoreSee Less
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this is a good master mind for our generation, we ought to hold this in order to do things better than before.
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