Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Patron of the African Leadership Institute

 "I look to you to be the generation that drives the transformation of Africa, and I particularly look to the Archbishop Tutu Fellows to be at the forefront of change."

 

    Archbishop Desmond Tutu
    Founding Patron of the African Leadership Institute

 

Inspiring Africa’s Best To Be Better Leaders


The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) is unique among leadership initiatives in that it focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa.

Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.

Archbishop Tutu Fellows' Directory

All of the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellows in a fully-searchable directory with biographies.

Tutu Leadership Programme

Discover more about the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship Programme, including how to apply.

Other Programmes by AFLI

The African Leadership Institute has long experience in designing and delivering world-class leadership programmes for third parties.

Leadership Initiatives Directory

A directory of African leadership development initiatives offered by parties other than the African Leadership Institute.

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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.