This initiative aims at raising ethical leaders through mentorship. Its flagship initiative is the Network of Effective African Leaders (NEAL). NEAL is a small network of effective African leaders preparing to take over the leadership of Africa for good. 

NEAL focuses on raising Influential Leaders that can make Maximum Positive Impact in the Society including:

Business Leaders

Religious Leaders

Political Leaders

Educational Leaders

Civil Service Leaders

Civil Society Leaders

Media Leaders

Civil Service Leaders

Civil Society Leaders

Key Activities of NEAL

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Immersion Year Program

This is an Intensive 6-month program that... prepares aspiring leaders for a life-time leadership training and support at NEAL. Successful IYP members must take the NEAL code of ethics code at an induction ceremony before they can join NEAL.

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Enterprise Development

NEAL members are inspired to initiate enterprises in areas of market demand.... They are trained in ideation, technical and business management skills. Select members are supported with seed funds to launch individual or group businesses.

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Public Service

NEAL members are encouraged and supported to go into public service and effect the change that they want to see

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Leadership Ethics Training

NEAL members are trained in leadership ethics and equipped with the skills and morals necessary to facilitate development and end poverty in Africa.

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Social Impact Projects

NEAL members are encouraged and supported to champion social impact projects in their communities and on-campus.

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Scholarships

Select NEAL members are supported with scholarships to complete their education. About 750 young people have directly benefitted from the mentorship and professional guidance provided at NEAL

Call for 2025 NEAL Immersion Year