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ASHINAGA AFRICA INITIATIVE

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Young Leaders for Africa

The Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) is an international leadership program that cultivates the next generation of leaders to contribute to the development of sub-Saharan Africa.

AAI Scholars have lost one or both parents and are committed to returning to sub-Saharan Africa to initiate change, innovation, and development. The AAI provides financial support for international university degrees, leadership training, and support to develop Scholars into compassionate change-makers.

The Journey of a Scholar

FIRST STEPS

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AAI Scholars are recruited across 48 sub-Saharan African countries. They receive academic and personal development training in Uganda or Senegal to prepare them for their studies abroad. Each Scholar has a heartfelt goal to improve people’s lives in their communities.

STUDYING ABROAD

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Scholars leave their home countries and study at universities around the world. Ashinaga covers tuition and all other necessary expenses, but the Scholars do the actual work, developing academic, personal, and professional skills internationally.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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The Scholars create detailed plans to tackle the big problems they have identified in their home communities. They work on this plan throughout their studies, receiving feedback and support from Ashinaga staff and their peers. They conduct field research in African countries and work internships during their vacations to gain the necessary skills and connections.

RETURNING HOME

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Scholars return home after their studies to begin their careers and realize their goals to help others. Our final goal is not the Scholars’ education but that through education and training, Scholars will be equipped to initiate change, innovation, and development in sub-Saharan Africa.

Our approach is to effect change through grass-roots development, empowering young people to identify issues, develop solutions, and positively impact their communities. The best people to change communities are those who live in those communities once they have the tools and experience to make a difference.


  • APPLY TO THE AAI

    Check the requirements and apply to our fully-funded leadership program.


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    KENJIN TATSUJIN

    A network of the International Advisory Council. See their profiles.


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    PROGRAM STRUCTURE

    Read what makes the AAI a unique program with a successful track record.


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    MEET THE SCHOLARS

    Meet the inspiring future leaders of the African continent.


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    ANNUAL REPORTS

    For more information about our activities please see our annual reports.

     

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