Fellowships and Leadership Journeys

“Thanks to the Ubuntu Fellowship, I now collaborate with peers across three countries on a sustainable, climate change, and smart agriculture-based project. ALEN’s Fellowships and Leadership journeys have been such a great gateway to building meaningful and impactful connections, mainly in Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana – Africa.”

Discover Learn and Lead Experience

“Before joining the DLL, I lacked confidence in presenting my ideas. Through the DLL leadership engaging sessions, panels, and discussions that I have been part of, I have developed not just my leadership skills but also a renewed belief in myself. Now, I’m leading a community initiative to support early and adulthood education for underprivileged children, dropouts, and advanced youth in both Dar-es-Salaam and Arusha Regions.”

Raising Youth Voices through the Ambassador Program

“Becoming an ALEN Ambassador gave me a platform to amplify youth voices beyond my home country. Through this role, I’ve engaged in leadership forums and mobilised my peers, especially at my home University here in Paris, to engage in humanitarian and other social impact projects mainly in crisis affected countries in Africa.”

Ubuntu Fellowship as a Defining Moment

“The Ubuntu Fellowship was a life-changing experience. I met people from diverse backgrounds, and the cultural immersion opened my eyes to the shared challenges and unique opportunities across our continents. It reinforced my commitment to promoting unity and understanding through education.”

Waste Management and Eco-challenge.

“Participating in the Eco-Innovators Challenge ignited my passion for environmental conservation and management. Following my engagements with ALEN programs, my project on recycling plastic waste into building materials won ALEN’s “Seed Funding”, which has enabled me to start a social enterprise tackling plastic pollution along the coast in Mombasa.”

Sustainable Development Forum

“The Sustainable Development Forum brought together change-makers from around the globe. I left inspired, with not only practical tools to launch a clean energy project in my hometown, Adis Ababa but also connected enough to collaborate with like-minded young leaders from almost around the world.”

ALEN Ambassador

“As an ALEN Ambassador, I’ve grown as a leader and built a network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about driving sustianbale change. The training and support from ALEN community have been invaluable in my personal and professional journey.”

Annual Summit Reflections

“The ALEN Annual Summit is like no other event I’ve attended. It brings together leaders from different walks of life to share ideas and inspire action. I left with a renewed vision for my nonprofit and actionable steps to achieve it.”

Internship Opportunities and Experience Reflection

“My remote internship with ALEN was a stepping stone to my career in international development with a focus on Africa Studies as a geographical region. The hands-on experience, coupled with mentorship, helped me secure a full-time role even before my contract ended in a leading NGO in Central Africa.”

Volunteering with AfriLead EduTourism Network (ALEN)

“Volunteering with ALEN allowed me to contribute to meaningful projects while honing my project management skills. It’s been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.”

Learning from Experiential sustainable tours of AfrILead.

“The sustainable tour gave me firsthand exposure to successful eco-initiatives locally built and sustained in Eastern Africa. It inspired me to replicate similar initiatives while adopting to them to our culture and local realities here in Tamale, Northern Ghana. I am happy and my community is positive about the possible impacts my new innovations will generate towards the development of community and country at large.”

Amazing Conference Event

“ALEN’s Leadership Events are unmatched. They empower young leaders to think globally while acting locally, which is critical for solving today’s challenges in my perspective.”

DLL2026 Fully Funded Conference in Zanzibar Tanzania

“Attending the DLL Conference was an inspiring and transformative experience for me. Engaging with young leaders from across Africa and beyond reminded me that our heritage, identity, and diverse perspectives are powerful tools for creating positive change. Discussing challenges and sharing possible solutions together reinforced that building a better Africa—and a better world—starts with us, our communities, and the actions we take today. I leave inspired, motivated, and committed to turning dialogue into action for my community, my country, and the continent. DLL wasn’t the end but the beginning of a journey to make meaningful, long-lasting change and connections”

Personal Conference Reflection

It’s rare to find solution givers! Everyone seems to raise challenges. Have you challenged yourself to be part of the solution you would like to see?

Youth Empowerment and Global Excellence at DLL2026

Attending the Discover, Learn, Lead (DLL) Global Conference 2026 in Stone Town, Zanzibar, was a defining moment in my professional and personal journey. Amb. Deborah, I came to this conference looking to expand my network, but I left with something far more valuable: a renewed sense of purpose and a global perspective on what it means to lead in the 21st century. ​The DLL framework isn’t just a theme; it was a lived experience. From the high-level strategic sessions to the privilege of being interviewed on the global stage, DLL 2026 provided a world-class platform for young leaders to not only sit at the table but to help shape the conversation.👏 ​It was such a transformative journey for me: ​Wondering how and why? First, the Content: Deeply insightful sessions that bridged the gap between heritage and modern innovation; ​Second, the Community: The opportunity to build genuine connections with fellow changemakers from across the globe. ​Third, the Setting: Being in the historic Stone Town reminded me that leadership is about building a legacy that lasts. ​

Thank you to the organizers for an impeccable event. If you are looking for a platform that truly empowers youth and fosters global excellence, DLL is it. I am returning home more equipped than ever to lead with impact.

Discover | Learn | Lead Conference

“The program exposed me to innovative problem-solving techniques like design thinking methodologies, simulations and team collaboration that I now use in my startup. The combination of experiential learning and cultural exchanges was transformative for me and my peers. A great experience that has impacted the way how I do things now”